The preamp is working fine. The user needed to follow directions.
So this is what I find really weird, I am picking up stations over 50 Mi away with my attic mount, the local stations at 14 mi away are a total no go. Weird.
Moving the antenna to 0 deg north I am able to pick up abc, cbs, fox, PBS and The CW. There is no NBC affiliate that far north. These are all being broadcast from 50 mi+ and my antenna is still in the attic. Not sure how this is possible, but I'll take it. Moving to phase three which will end up with a home made tivo like device. Thanks to everyone for all the help.
