VHF Antenna Needed.
Recently put a Channel Master 4228 (8 Bow Tie) in my attic along with a 4-way Video Signal Amplifier (10dB) feeding 3 TVs. Reason for amplifier > TVs 2 & 3 were not receiving same channels as #1 TV which had the shortest run to antenna
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...724342a064ef2e 5.1 & 40.1 No Reception 13.1 Fair/Poor Good reception > 24.1-30.1-50.1-10.1-23 Great reception > 48.1-8.1-3.1-19.1 I would like to pick up 5.1 & improve 13.1 signal. Appears I will need a VHF antenna to do that. What antenna would you recommend? How will I connect the 2? I have saw a combiner on-line but unsure if my Radio Shack will have it. Do I need to add a amplifier for antenna? If so what do you recommend? I anticipate decrease in reception when trees leave out so I may need amplifier for the 4228 to keep the presently Good reception channels stable. |
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Yes, you are right. The 4228 is a UHF only antenna, and it would be wise to supplement it with a VHF antenna. Some of your more distant VHF stations cover both low-VHF (WMC, ch 5) and high-VHF (WHBQ, ch 13), so this would warrant a full-VHF antenna like the Winegard HD5030. Quote:
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If you add a proper VHF antenna to your setup, the VHF stations might be strong enough to eliminate the need for the distribution amp too. 5.1 and 13.1 should come in much better with the added VHF capability. Going from a 4228-only to a VHF antenna like the 5030 means you're probably gaining about 7 dB on channel 13 and over 15 dB on channel 5. Quote:
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Appreciate your response!
Would you also recommend using a Channel Master 1110 VHF? It is listed to receive at longer distances than the Winegard HD5030 |
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What really matters is the net gain of the antenna, which is a directly measurable quantity (or can be derived from detailed computer models). |
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