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Old 10-Feb-2012, 8:02 PM   #1
irbthbow
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antenna and preamp suggestions?

here is my report url http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...0b86ecb50edae5 . I was thinking of a CM 4228HD with a CM7777 preamp. I was planning on putting the antenna about 25' off the ground on the existing DirecTV pole and cutting the cord if I can get some good reception. I had also researched dual antennas a bit and was thinking about that because most of my channel options are in two directions, but not sure that putting 40' apart would work with one preamp. Basically before I install I want to know the best options available to get the most channels OTA. The RG6 would probably be about 80' from antenna to TV. Suggestions?
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Old 10-Feb-2012, 11:37 PM   #2
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Tv antennas and Tv reception

This recommendation is based on the tvfool digital channels radar report for current and Pending Applications Included of 02-10-2012. Your location has many digital tv stations/channels that are LOS = Line Of Sight , all around the compass. Install a Channel Master CM3000A antenna about 25 feet high above ground. Here are some roof top antenna mounts , http://www.ronard.com/909911.html , http://www.ronard.com/34424560.html , http://www.ronard.com/ychim.html. Here are places to buy antennas and etc. , http://www.channelmasterstore.com , http://www.amazon.com , http://www.solidsignal.com. Buy the Ronard antenna mounts from Ronard or Solidsignal. Or use the Direct tv mount , the antenna must clear and not be blocked by the roof for good reception all around.

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Old 13-Feb-2012, 4:48 PM   #3
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I have looked into this antenna. I may give it a try. I'm worried that the max range is 45mi. and a lot of the channels available are at the high end or slightly out of that range. Guess the only way to know is to buy it and mount it. Like at the doctor, always welcome more than one opinion even if the first diagnosis is perfect. Anyone???
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Old 13-Feb-2012, 5:12 PM   #4
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Tv antennas and Tv reception

The tv stations/channels that will be received are the current and Pending Applications Included Digital Channels and digital sub channels that are in the green reception zone. The other tv stations that are all around the compass will require a Much Bigger antenna with a rotor or multipul antennas.
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