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Old 27-Sep-2011, 2:50 PM   #55
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A high input preamp such as a Winegard HDP-269 or Antennas Direct CPA-19 would be needed.

Each tree is unique and would require some fabrication. Satellite J-poles come to mind when thinking of panel antenna mounting. Stainless lag screws are less likely to injure a live tree than Zinc coated.

The most important question you'd need to consider is 'can this be done safely?'

Spotting an active TV antenna is a bit too rare in my opinion, but yes, I occasionally see tree mounted systems. Before you go to the trouble, do you have a neighbor with a successful OTA system, too 'compare notes' with?
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If the well is dry and you don't see rain on the horizon, you'll need to dig the hole deeper. (If the antenna can't get the job done, an amp won't fix it.)

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