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Old 28-Aug-2015, 1:05 AM   #1
Irata
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Looking to cut the cord and install an antenna

Guess that should be install a better antenna in the title.

Not sure if this is the right forum spot or not.

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...8e03c9b03c21e1

I am hoping to receive signals from both Indianapolis, IN and Louisville, KY. I want both for NFL broadcasts as my team, more often than not, is on in one of the markets if not both. That would allow me to leave DirecTV and not pay for Sunday Ticket. Just as a side, I actually like DirecTV, I don't like my monthly bill.

Currently I have an AmazonBasics antenna and the amp that came with it. http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-A...0290967&sr=1-4
It's mounted about 13-14' above the ground. Coax run to both TV's with this setup is about 75'. I have it facing SE/NW and I pick up several channels in Louisville clearly. My Tivo shows a signal strength of 55-60 on them. There is a corner of a house and some electrical lines in the path but otherwise very usable minus ION and ABC being glitchy on clear days.

I played with the signal meter and found it could recognize Indianapolis stations but the signal strength was only 15-30 with no pictures. That lead me to speculate (hope really) that with a better antenna for the distance and possibly raising it up that I might be able to get both. I'd prefer something that would allow all channels at the same time from both directions but I assume dual antenna would be required if so.

Been doing some research and was thinking maybe I could mount the antenna on the roof using an eave mount. That would add another 6 feet just to the roof plus however high the antenna is positioned about it.

Any suggestions on what would be the best solution or if this is possible?
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