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Old 26-Mar-2010, 2:04 PM   #1
Billiam
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Antenna and Installation Advice Needed

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...b7c82f54531b88

I would like to get KMIZ TV 17 and then KQTV 7 in addition to the local channels in Yellow.

I was thinking that the Winegard HD 8800 would be the best antenna for the UHF signals since it has the best gain for the lower channels. The rest of the UHF signals are all fairly strong and I suspect it will easily capture those including the channels at the upper end of the UHF band.

I am also guessing that the Winegard YA 7-13 will probably get Ch. 7 .

I noted that the best height to install the antenna for CH. 17 is at 15 to 20 feet. Adding height will not help and only improves the local signals to some degree.

Will I need a Pre amp like the following if I want to get these two stations? Type 9254 seems to be right for this application.

http://www.researchcomms.com/hdtv.html

I take it that RG-6 will be adequate cable.

How do I properly ground this if I mount it on a 5 foot mast on a rotor on my roof? What kind of accessories will I need for grounding aside from a ground rod?

Any other information over and above the answers to the questions above is appreciated.
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