Hi TV Fool,
Looking to cut the cord in central Iowa and use Windows Media Center for my entertainment and to serve as a DVR. In simple tests, Windows Media Center is awesome for functionality and I'm excited about the process.
My signal analysis is:
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...cc4966b2aecbd7 I am only concerned with the main (ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox) towers to my north about 10 miles.
Questions I have are related to which antenna to ideally get for great reception -- along with FM radio reception. Windows Media Center and my
Hauppauge tuner card has FM capabilities and I'd love to take full advantage of that. Again 10 miles is the distance for the TV towers. Also, in the back of my mind are Iowa winters (although pretty mild lately).
- With just 10 miles and Iowa winters, should I go outdoor antenna on my satellite J hook, or just mount in the attic (thinking less maintenance)? At the J hook spot, technically my neighbors roof blocks direct line-of-sight. If I theoretically moved 10 feet to the east (I wish I could), it would be perfect. I can actually see the towers at night.
- With the above question, I've looked at the Channel Master 3000A and the Channel Master 3010. Any thoughts on these or other ideal antennas? Does the 3000A "fm trap" mean FM signals?
- And last question, do the FM signals come down the same RG6 coax line, and since the tuner has a separate FM antenna input, do I split that line right beforehand. I'm unsure of this and again would love the FM capabilities of WMC. Hope I don't have to run two lines
Hope to post pictures and full review once all said and done. Thank you.