Yes, the 8200 is truly
needless overkill. It is a tempting distraction to the correct antenna choice because of it's awesome size. Bigger is not better! Any VHF LO antenna is going to have the very long elements which in addition to catching the wind more, they can make great icicle displays.
Icicles have the distinction of being the worst enemy of VHF low antennas, the longer the element, the more leverage for breakage. Especially up there in Packer country. And wind, another enemy. More cross section = more wind load.
The Winegard HD 769x P series are long, but the main beams are stout. The elements are short and stout also. Weather worthy.
Remember, they are made in Iowa (just to your left
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