[jrgagne99]

Success! I mounted a DB8e and an MCM-30-2476 in the pine tree at 55-feet AGL and am now receiving all major networks from 70.5 miles (2-edge), even WFFF which is listed on my report to have an NM of about -5 dB. I combined the two antennas with an Antennas Direct UVSJ and confirmed signal strength over a few days at the end of the 50-ft RG-6 coax that leads to the base of the tree. Whereas my best roof-top hot spot only senses WFFF with an SNR=8 dB on average, my new tree-top arrangement is clearly receiving WFFF with an SNR of around 22 dB.

My last steps are the relatively simple tasks of amplification at the bottom of the down-lead at the base of the tree, and then running the coax from the base of the tree to the house. Per the requirements of my "domestic beautification committee", the coax must be routed underground.

I'm looking for any advice on trench depth, cable selection, conduit selection, etc. for completing this underground run of about 125 feet.

Thanks in advance!