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Old 20-Feb-2012, 7:04 PM   #6
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Reliable LA reception will probably require a substantial tower. You can investigate higher mounting... What does a TVFR based on 100' or higher AGL look like?

An amplifier is only able to overcome signal loss in the cable and splitters connected to the output port of the amplifier. All amplifiers will produce interfering noise and distortion that will make reliable reception even more difficult for signals already having problems due to low levels and / or interference in the air.

I don't see a significant difference between the 25' and 50' predictions... the differences are within the range of ambiguity for the modeling and terrain data.

If you want to try an amplifier, it needs to be one that will not be as prone to overload due to the strong local signals. A CPA-19 fits that description. (It's cheaper than a tower build, but I don't expect it to make LA signals reliable based on your TVFRs).
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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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