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Old 31-Jul-2017, 5:11 PM   #9
JoeAZ
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Hi Gary,

Cannot help but wonder if you would be better off with the antenna
mounted on your home with a reinforced "J" mount. No roof penetration,
no long cable runs, faster and simpler install. I think Rabbit 73's
suggestion is very good. My only concern, since I'm from W.N.Y.
originally, is that during those long, cold winters, you are likely to
have the rotor stuck in one position. Another option might be to have
two mounts with a 5 foot mast addition, point a MCM Electonics
30-2431 or Antennas Direct 8 Bay UHF antenna due North for your
Utica/Rome stations. On the same mast, keeping the antennas
5 feet apart, mount a MCM 30-2476 VHF antenna aimed at
Binghamtion. On another mast, aim another MCM 30-2431 aimed
at Syracuse and 5 feet below an F.M. antenna, aimed as you wish.
A good compromise would be Tower Guys suggestion. That way
you have at least two different television markets to view at all
times. Be sure to properly ground your system. It helps protect
against lightening and can improve reception as well......
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