Need some options

[Techsup]

I tired of paying my high cable bill so I’m looking at placing an outdoor antenna on an existing satellite mount. The problem is that it was installed right in front of my house so I don’t really want an unsightly vane antenna. My house faces south and in this sense its okay that the mount is facing the direction that the channels I want are. I figure this would be better than an attic or indoor setup. I like the look of the Winegard MetroStar MS-2000 but I’m sure a directional would be better. I’m shooting for Fox, PBS, and NBC. I’m assuming I won’t have a problem getting CBS and ABC. Thanks in advance for any expert opinions you can give me.

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[Tower Guy]

I like the look of the Winegard MetroStar MS-2000 but I’m sure a directional would be better.

Your conclusion is correct. The NBC station is too weak for an omni antenna.

The VHF stations are not in the same direction as the UHF stations. The best choice will be two antennas each aimed properly. I'd opt for a Y5-7-13 aimed at 203 degrees and any of the 4 bay UHF aimed at 164. Add them together with an AP 2870 preamp.

If you don't like the look of the 4 bay UHF, try the SS-2000, but you'll need two feedlines and must add the VHF with a UVSJ after the power supply for the SS-2000.

You can try the SS-2000 on VHF. If it doesn't work right side up, try upside down or turned sideways like a diamond. Make sure that you try all 4 possible tilt angles. (+45, -45, +135, -135) The reason for the odd position is that the VHF pattern for the SS-2000 is offset to the left of the UHF main beam when installed right side up, but your VHF stations are to the right.

This tester form San Diego also notes that the Square Shooter (aka SS-2000) is vertically polarized for VHF, which is the reason to turn the antenna sideways.
http://www.hdtvprimer.com/ANTENNAS/SquareShooter.html
If you're willing to futz with it, you may be able to find an optimum position that works on all channels.

I've not seen any VHF reception reviews of this antenna, but it should work for you on UHF.
http://www.antennacraft.net/HDX1000.html
It has a built in amplifier.

[Tigerbangs]

Please see this post about a situation that is almost identical to yours...

http://www.hdtvantennalabs.com/forum/what-size-antenna-for-92020-hillside-t1140.html