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Old 15-Mar-2014, 1:09 PM   #1
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I'm looking for opinions for a roof mounted (25' AG) OTA antenna to get as many tv channels possible for my three tvs. My home is located in cental Florida (Ocala). Here is a copy of my TV Fool report:

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...5b946a110bbb4f

Any help is appreciated, thanks.
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Old 15-Mar-2014, 11:17 PM   #2
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For reception of As Many Digital Broadcast Tv Stations/Channels As Possible , with 1 antenna aimed in 1 direction.

That will be -->Many Channels<--.

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Install a , http://www.antennacraft.net.

HD1800 All channel antenna aimed at about 337 degree magnetic compass direction.

Here is how to aim antennas , http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html.

Use a Real and Actual magnetic compass to aim antenna.

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Install the HD1800 antenna Above The Peak Of The Roof in such a manner that the roof and building are not , obstructing , impeding , blocking , reception in the directions of , North West and South East.

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Here are some above the roof antenna mounts.

http://www.ronard.com/909911.html.
Use a , ronard(911) , 5 foot tripod antenna mount.

http://www.ronard.com/34424560.html.
Use the , ronard(4560) , eave antenna mount.

http://www.ronard.com/ychim.html.
Measure around the chimney and use a , ronard(2212) , ronard(2218) , ronard(2224).

Buy the ronard antenna mounts at , http://www.ronard.com , or , http://www.amazon.com.

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Home Depot has , 10 foot 6 inch lengths of , TOP RAIL , chain link fence , PIPE , that makes good antenna mast. the price is about 10 dollars. That is a low price for antenna mast pipe.

The pipe can be cut to make the pipe shorter if required.

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Install a , http://www.antennacraft.net.

10G201 preamplifier.

The FM trap switch of the 10G201 preamplifier will be in the , in/on , position.

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For 1 Tv connected use No splitter.

For 2 Tv's connected use a , Holland Electronics , HFS-2D , 2 way splitter.

For 3 Tv's connected use a , Holland Electronics , HFS-3D , 3 way splitter.

For 4 Tv's connected use a , Holland Electronics , HFS-4D , 4 way splitter.

Buy the , HFS-2D and HFS-3D and HFS-4D , splitters at , http://www.amazon.com , or , http://www.hollandelectronics.com.

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Here are some places to buy antennas and etc. .

http://www.amazon.com.

http://www.antennacraft.net.

http://www.hollandelectronics.com.

http://www.ronard.com

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As always , trees and tree leaves , plants and plant leaves , have a Negative Effect on Broadcast Tv Reception and so do buildings and other obstructions in the directions of reception , North West and South East.

Some and not all Negative Effects are.

Absorbing and Blocking Reception.

Multi-Path Reflecting Tv Signals Bouncing All Around.

The Best Practice for Reliable Reception is to install the HD1800 antenna at a location that has the least amount to no amount of obstructions of any type or kind in the directions of reception including your own roof and building in the directions of reception. North West and South East.

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Go into the Tv Setup Menu and select the Channel Setup Menu.

The Tv's Must Channel Scan for the , ATSC-Digital Broadcast Tv Stations/Channels.

Often named the ~ Antenna Channels ~ ATCS Channels ~ DTV Channels ~ Air Channels ~ in the Tv Channel Setup Menu.

Do Not select and channel scan for cable tv channels.

Last edited by teleview; 16-Mar-2014 at 7:12 AM. Reason: Clarify information and typos.
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Old 17-Mar-2014, 1:16 AM   #3
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Thanks for your suggestions and advise. I'll will order the antenna and preamp soon. However I may not use my roof top as I first thought, changed my mind about drill holes in the roof. I will probably get a telescoping mast (50'). Thanks again!
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Old 17-Mar-2014, 7:34 AM   #4
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http://www.3starinc.com.

Has a selection of telescoping poles.
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Old 17-Mar-2014, 10:58 PM   #5
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Great!
This site has just what I was looking for! I should be cable free in about 1 week. Thanks again.
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