[dustyz]

Hey rabbit. A quick update. I went with the db8e and pointed in the correct direction to get the channels we want. Strangely, and like you predicted, the Winegard Boost preamp has some issues with the 100ft run, maybe.

I ended up putting the antenna on a tilt pole that's about 23ft tall. Thats about 7 or so feet above my metal garage. I have another 20ft ready to add if needed. When lowered on the ground with the db8e sideways and completely off focus, the signal is ok on about 5 channels. When I stand it up, all signal disappears. I mean gone too... Not just weak. The signal is only a few points stronger with the antenna connected to the HDHomerun than without it.

I plan to test without the preamp tomorrow, hoping things are just over saturated... And not a metal building interference issue. You'd think the latter would be an issue with it lowered as well tho.

Ideas?