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Before we go any further with PMs, please be aware that you are limited to 5 PMs before being able to post on the forum. It will be necessary for you to delete early PMs or I will not be able to answer you; I will get the message that your inbox is full. Please do a TVFool signal report so that we will know where you are located and what the signals look like. http://www.tvfool.com/index.php?opti...pper&Itemid=29 Once you have the report, give me the link to the report, tell us what channels are important to you, and where the antenna will be located. |
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go to CHANNEL Master .com look at vhf\uhf outdoor tv antennas?
Or maybe an indoor one might WORK,quite well too Well good luck with your antenna set-up and look out for power lines when installing an outdoor tv antenna. |
Your signals are very strong and in the same direction, but your report assumes an outdoor antenna that is in the clear. How strong they are indoors will depend upon the construction. The tiles will block some of the signal, and if you have an aluminum radiant barrier in the attic, that will block the signals. If the walls are stucco, the wire mesh will block the signals, as will low-E glass in the windows. You must be prepared to do some experiments.
Most of your channels are UHF (real channels 14-51), but two of your channels are VHF-High (real channels 7-13). You will need an antenna for UHF and VHF-High. In the attic I suggest a Winegard HD7694P. An antenna for the loft as a test might be a GE29884, which requires assembly if you are a DIY. If you can't get an antenna to work inside, you will need a small antenna outside. I wouldn't worry too much about the splits. Once you get good signals for just one directly wired TV, a distribution amp will take care of additional TVs. What splitter/booster do you have now? |
Scottpants, another antenna option would be the GE 29884
available online at various retailers. It is very small and I've had good success with my installs here in Yavapai County, AZ. https://www.walmart.com/ip/GE-Pro-Ou...iABEgKxHfD_BwE |
I have had good results indoors with my GE 29884; it is more sturdy than the GE 34792. It only has a simple folded dipole for VHF-High channels 7-13, but that seems to be enough gain for my location.
https://i.imgur.com/CTgi0UW.jpg After I was through testing the antenna, my wife said: "Don't put it away, I like the curve of the reflector." https://i.imgur.com/q17KPcL.jpg |
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The HOA rules are more restrictive than what the FCC says you can do. The FCC says you can have an outside antenna in whatever location necessary for good reception. https://www.fcc.gov/media/over-air-r...n-devices-rule https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides...tellite-dishes Try the Winegard HD7694P in the attic before putting an antenna outside. The GE 29884 should be sufficient for outside; the Winegard, probably more than needed. If the antenna is outside, the coax shield should be grounded with a grounding block that is connected to the house electrical system ground with 10 gauge copper wire for electrical safety and to reject interference. For further compliance with the electrical code (NEC), the mast should also be grounded in a similar manner to drain any buildup of static charge which will tend to discourage a strike, but the system will not survive a direct strike. http://i.imgur.com/RT41tXx.gif |
Good pick on the GE!!
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Try it with and without to see which way is better. The Antronix is a distribution amp. It is designed to compensate for distribution losses. It is used to replace an ordinary splitter if the signals are too weak after splitting. A preamp is used at the antenna to amplify the signals before going down the coax downlead. A preamp can have its power inserter down below. The coax downlead that carries the signals down can also send DC power up to the preamp. You would rarely need both a preamp and a distribution amp. |
Distribution amps some time's do not like mast mount
Amps they can some time's mess with one another And give no signal at all. |
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Rabbit has it right on. I only suggested the GE as an alternative due to
its small size. The Winegard IS the better antenna. As for placement, wherever the antenna and your eyes can see the top of South Mtn is where any antenna needs to be placed. Your tile roof WILL really reduce the attic signals and cause issues with reception. Generally speaking, the higher the better! Hope this helps. Joe in Prescott, AZ |
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http://www.winegard.com/help/images/4/4a/1450290.pdf https://www.google.com/search?source...30._PsZO61t-w0 https://manuals.solidsignal.com/HD76...structions.pdf |
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Enjoy your new setup! |
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