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bbetter
3-Jun-2012, 6:27 PM
Hi all, I am trying to help my dad select a new antenna for his house. here is the signal analysis report:
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d134917a7ccba2c
He currently has a very large antenna mounted on the roof about 25 feet off the ground. He is also using a rotor but would prefer with the new setup to not use one. There are no restrictions as to the size of the new antenna either if that will help.
Thanks.
Electron
3-Jun-2012, 9:29 PM
Please make 2 more tvfool radar reports with antenna heights at 40 and 60 feet.
Looking for improved signal strength.
bbetter
3-Jun-2012, 11:38 PM
Ok, here are the new reports. I should clarify that I can not go any higher due to overhead trees but can use any size antenna. The antenna that he has on there now is 10'-12' long and about 20 years old. There is also a cheap signal booster inside. He was able to receive all of the channels in green, yellow and pink (except 26) with this setup until a small limb fell and broke the antenna. Now we are just trying to find the best replacement and possible upgrade.
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d1349a32123b843
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d13492a1b164472
Electron
4-Jun-2012, 12:06 AM
Trees like to beat up antennas.
Any way to get away from the trees??
Any gaps in the trees?? If so , what directions??
bbetter
4-Jun-2012, 12:18 AM
He is in a densly wooded area on a lake. At the height it is at now there is a fairly clear view under the tree canopy from the north to the southeast over the lake.
Electron
5-Jun-2012, 11:54 PM
Install a Winegard HD7698P antenna with a Winegard AP8700 preamp aimed at about 182 degree magnetic compass.
And install a HD7698P antennawith a AP8700 preamp aimed at about 110 degree magnetic compass.
Here is how to aim antennas , http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html
These are 2 seperate antenna systems that Are Not connected together on to the same coax.
The two separate antenna and preamp and coax systems will be separate all the way to the location of the Tv.
At the location of the Tv install a remote control A/B antenna switch.
http://www.radioshack.com , # 15-1968. Or . http://www.mcmelectronics.com , # 32-4425 .
Mount the antennas at locations where you think you can get the best shot at the transmitting antennas.
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