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Old 5-Aug-2016, 12:21 PM   #14
bobsgarage
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I have checked everything, it's all good. I can pull in distant stations with the 30-2476 antenna so I know it works.
However these same stations come in with the dipole antenna as well.
One in particular is Channel 12, (CHEX).
If you look at my TV Fool report, you will see this transmitter is is 62 miles away.

When aimed correctly, both antennas (the Antennas Direct dipole and the 30-2476 antenna)
pull in this channel.

I am not saying the 30-2476 antenna is not working. I guess my expectations for this antenna were higher.

If I can get the same signal & quality in my area with the very small lightweight dipole, then why would I want to
put this great big antenna on my mast?

I see your point, but the antenna may not be the issue. That may be an issue for the experts/retired techs/installers to help you with.

60+ miles gets kind of iffy if the conditions aren't excellent. You know what you're doing, keep at it. Hopefully some one will chime in...

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