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Old 23-Aug-2011, 11:06 PM   #13
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Originally Posted by John Candle View Post
Ok , I recommend a 2 antenna set up with a remote control A/B antenna switch , model AB27RS or radio shack 15-1968 at both Tv's. The first antenna will be a AntennaCraft U4000 with a Antennas Direct CPA-19 preamp. aimed at about 92 degrees magnetic compass for the receptions of WTIU PBS , WTTV The CW , WCLJ Ind. WIPX ION Tv , WRTV ABC and through the back side of the U4000 , W43BV TBN. . I also recommend a Winegard HD7694P antenna with NO amplifier aimed at 208 degree magnetic compass , for the receptions of , WTOW NBC , WFXW Fox , WTHI CBS. . Here is how to aim Tv antennas , http://www.tvfool.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html . I will return with wiring instructions.
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Originally Posted by MisterMe View Post
Comparing the signal from WXIN in Indianapolis to WCCU, the FOX affiliate in Central Illinois, it appears that the OP will have better luck with the Illinois station.

What about WXIN, real channel 45, the OP's stated goal? Per the OP & http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WFXW the local Fox affiliate has or will change it's affiliation to ABC. WXIN is weak, but the only viable option for a FOX affiliate. WCCU is a tropospheric path... not viable at all.
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