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Old 8-Aug-2013, 10:56 PM   #6
hirosandwich
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Originally Posted by GroundUrMast View Post
The HD850 is a better fit in you application because it has intentional support for Low-VHF reception. The Chicago market is fairly full in terms of OTA TV licenses, so future additions are more likely to be forced to use L-VHF assignments.
Ah, just what I was after. Thanks for this little tidbit.

Without seeing a modern antenna in person, it's difficult to determine the clearance required for mounting on a chimney. I think the last one I saw up close was 40 years ago...and they were quite large. In my mind's eye, they are all still that large (and heavy) and require an equally large footprint. I think that's partly where my disconnect comes in.

In any case, I think I'm armed with enough info to make a reasonably education decision. Maybe I'll post some pics of the install.

thanks again.

-tony
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