Another Atenna Advice Request

[okhipfan]

I live in NE Oklahoma and looking at purchasing an antenna for OTA HD instead of DISH service. Unfortunately we are in a small valley area and indoor antennas don't seem to do the trick for all channels. I can get local CBS but not ABC & NBC even though they have similar compass settings.
Here is the TVFool report for my address: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d60b51c02f489bb

Any suggestions on a good antenna? We will have 3-4 TVs hooked up to it.

Thanks for any help!

[MisterMe]

You have ample signal strength on many channels including your ABC and NBC affiliates. The only thing is that ABC and NBC are Hi-VHF but CBS is UHF. You are picking up the UHF station fine. You need a 7-69 antenna.

[GroundUrMast]

Reading between the lines a bit, simple and reliable reception of the major networks is your goal... with no rotator to argue over.

A Winegard HD7694P pointed at 80° compass, mounted on the roof or chimney would be my choice. There may be enough power to drive a passive 4-way splitter, I'd try. If needed, an Antennas Direct CPA-19 preamp could be added at the antenna mast.

There will be a few stations that may not be available to you, KTPX-ION being a notable one because it comes at you from an angle for which the antenna has little sensitivity. The group of stations at about 20° compass seem to be religious or spanish language programing based on my limited research.

If you want to receive every possible signal, a different solution can be offered.

[okhipfan]

Sorry for my lack of details, but yes, major networks is our goal with anything else being 'gravy'.

[okhipfan]

If you want to receive every possible signal, a different solution can be offered.

Let's say for arguments sake I wanted to get as many channels as possible. I'll go with the Winegard stated for my ABC,NBC,CBS. What are the other options for most possible channels.

This is a huge help. Thanks for the replies.

[GroundUrMast]

Because you have multiple TV's, I'd suggest a second antenna. A Winegard HD7698P mounted on a rotator. This second antenna could serve one set, or both antennas could be cabled to each set, each equipped with an A/B switch to allow selection of the fixed or rotatable antenna as desired. Only one location would have rotator control.

With A/B or A/B/C switching you could opt for two or three fixed aim antennas.

If you are inclined to use home theater PC technology, take a look at this thread: http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=820

[John Candle]

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