The following is Easy to understand information and step by step instructions.
Above the Peak of the Roof in such a manner that the roof and house are not blocking reception to the , south-south west and west north.
( Why the south-south west and west north?? )
It is a easy answer.
Looking at the tvfool radar map plot and channel list , the Local Tv stations , Pending Applications Included Digital Tv stations/channels are located to the , south-south west and west north.
For reception of the Digital Broadcast Tv stations/channels of those directions.
Install a Winegard HD7696P antenna aimed at about 190 degree magnetic compass direction.
Here is how to aim antennas ,
http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html.
Here are some strong and sturdy antenna mounts.
http://www.ronard.com/909911.html, Use the 5 foot tripod antenna mount.
http://www.ronard.com/34424560.html. Use the #4560 eave antenna mount.
http://www.ronard.com/ychim.html.
http://www.ronard.com.
Buy the ronard antenna mounts at solidsignal by typing the word ronard in the solidsignal search box or buy from ronard.
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Install a Winegard HDP-269 preamp.
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For 1 Tv connected use No splitter.
For 2 Tv's connected use a , HFS-2D , 2 way splitter.
For 3 Tv's connected use a , HFS-3D , 3 way splitter.
For 4 Tv's connected use a , HFS-4D , 4 way splitter.
Buy the HFS splitters at
http://www.solidsignal.com , or ,
http://www.hollandelectronics.com.
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Here are some places to by antennas and etc. .
http://www.solidsignal.com.
http://www.amazon.com.
http://www.winegarddirect.com.
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As always , trees and tree leaves , plants and plant leaves , effect reception in a negative way , multi-path/reflection , absorbing , blocking , Digital Broadcast Tv reception and so do buildings and other obstructions including your own roof and house.
The best practice is to install the HD7696P antenna at a location that has the least amount to no amount of obstructions of any type or kind in the directions of reception including your own roof and house.
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The Tv/s Must Channel Scan for the Digital Broadcast Tv stations/channels , often named the 'Air Channels' or 'Antenna Channels' in the Tv Setup Menu because the Tv transmissions travel through the Air from the transmitting antenna to the receiving antenna.
Some Digital Tv's will Automatic channel scan for cable tv channels.
DO NOT channel scan for cable tv channels.
Go into the Tv Setup Menu and select 'Air Channels' ~ 'Antenna Channels'
Scan for channels.