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bneums
3-Nov-2011, 11:02 AM
Can't afford cable anymore. Can you please steer me in the right direction for an antenna. We have 4 tvs
Below is my report
Thanks in advance

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d4bba2d3a84694c

Tower Guy
3-Nov-2011, 11:21 AM
Can you please steer me in the right direction for an antenna.

I'd recommend two antennas. A 4 bay UHF only (DB-4 or similar) aimed at 72 degrees and a high band VHF only (Y5-7-13 or Y10-7-13)aimed at WTNH. Combine them in a preamp with dual inputs such as the Winegard AP-2870.

It may not get CW, but that station isn't cheap or easy to add.

bneums
3-Nov-2011, 5:36 PM
Thanks Tower Guy
Its definitely an antenna jungle out there!
Is RG6 the right stuff to use?. I would love to plmb into the current cable routes but I am concerned because a lot of it is rg59
Can you offer any insight
Thanks
Again
Bob

Tower Guy
3-Nov-2011, 6:37 PM
Thanks Tower Guy
Its definitely an antenna jungle out there!
Is RG6 the right stuff to use?. I would love to plmb into the current cable routes but I am concerned because a lot of it is rg59
Can you offer any insight
Thanks
Again
Bob

RG-6 will minimize losses. That's important in your case when signals are on the weak side.