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Old 20-Aug-2011, 10:23 PM   #1
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Here is my tvfool report:

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...a36264098bee52

I have a cm-4221 mounted on my deck and the antenna is about 12 feet off the ground. I am about equal distance to Fort Wayne and South Bend but have been aiming at Fort Wayne due to clearer line of site (no trees in way). I get Ok reception for all Fort Wayne except for channel 39 which is about 60%. I also get many of the South Bend stations but the weaker ones fade in and out depending on conditions. I am wondering if roof mounting my antenna (would give me about 22 foot height) would help with Fort Wayne? Also wasn't sure if there was a mod for the cm-4221 which would reduce rear gain and help it be more directional. I currently have a 25 foot cable which came with the antenna with an 10 foot cable connected to reach. Should I look into a preamp? What would my options be for trying to pick up South Bend and Fort Wayne.
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Old 22-Aug-2011, 6:22 AM   #2
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homey has a second post with the same question. the questions and answers at that post are in progress.
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Old 22-Aug-2011, 7:32 AM   #3
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... and the TVFR in this post is city level only.
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If the well is dry and you don't see rain on the horizon, you'll need to dig the hole deeper. (If the antenna can't get the job done, an amp won't fix it.)

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Old 22-Aug-2011, 10:39 AM   #4
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Thanks. Here is the updated report for 25 foot height:

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...9e7434f9152c37
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Old 22-Aug-2011, 7:50 PM   #5
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homey has a second post with the same question and answers. putting questions and answers here Will Create a lot of confusion
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