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Quick question - forgive my ignorance, but what is the reason that the ClearStream 5 would be preferable over the 4v? Due to the foliage or is there anything reason i'm missing?
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ADTech suggested the C5 for CBS and NBC because it is primarily a VHF-High antenna and has more gain than the simple "V" dipole of the C2V or the CS4MAX. He suggested it to be used alone because it also has the ability to receive strong UHF signals like ABC.
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The main problem is there is a fairly large tree that would be nearly straight in front of where I need to be aiming and since its on the neighbors property there wouldn't be any options to trim it back and out of the way (besides it would be nearly impossible to trim back in a way to help me anyway.
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The trees make the results uncertain at this point. It might be helpful to use the TVFOOL interactive map browser to see where the green signal lines fall on your property.
http://www.tvfool.com/index.php?opti...pper&Itemid=90
You can move the marker by drag and drop to different antenna locations.
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If you aren't able to receive CBS and NBC with the C5 and Juice preamp tried in different locations, then the only alternative would be a VHF-High antenna with more gain than the C5. There are no magic antennas that "see" through trees, but an antenna with more gain sometimes helps. Try the easy way first.
http://www.hdtvprimer.com/antennas/siting.html
scroll down to Trees and UHF
If the antenna is outside, the coax shield should be grounded with a grounding block that is connected to the house electrical system ground with 10 gauge copper wire for electrical safety and to reject interference. For further compliance with the electrical code (NEC), the mast should also be grounded in a similar manner to drain any buildup of static charge which will tend to discourage a strike, but the system will not survive a direct strike.
