Which antenna setup will work best for me

[DennisC]

I am new to this topic and need some expert assistance. We have a two story home in a small town subdivision and expect to install a roof mount antenna. We want to remove cable TV services as soon as possible but would like to have as many OTA channels as we can get prior to the disconnect. Most of the TV stations are roughly 30 miles South of us in Louisville, KY.

If additional information is needed please let me know.

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...9e745f1f7ad2cb

Any assistance will be appreciated.

Dennis

[John Candle]

How many Tv's will be connected??

[DennisC]

3 TV's will be connected to the antenna.

I guess I should ask if it is possible to get the reception I need with an antenna in my attick?

Thanks

[John Candle]

Your receivable Tv stations are moderate to Very Weak of signal strength , the Tv antenna will be mounted above the roof in such a way the the antenna has the clearest possible view of the Tv transmitters. I recommend a Antenna Craft U8000 with Antennas Direct CPA-19 preamplifier, aimed at about 350 degree magnetic compass , these are the weaker Tv stations , the stronger Tv stations to the south will be received through the back side of the antenna. Here is how to aim a antenna , http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html. Read and understand about , REAL Digital Broadcast Tv Channels , Virtual Digital Broadcast Tv Channels , Analog Broadcast Tv Channels , http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=695.

[Tower Guy]

Originally Posted by DennisC

Most of the TV stations are roughly 30 miles South of us in Louisville, KY.

WHAS is on VHF channel 11. Do not believe any advice to use a UHF only antenna.

Better options are HD7696P and HBU-44.

[John Candle]

Here are places to buy antennas and etc. , http://www.solidsignal.com , http://www.starkelectronic.com , http://www.amazon.com , http://www.3starinc.com. . Here are antenna mounts , http://www.ronard.com/909911.html , http://www.ronard.com/34424560.html , http://www.ronard.com/ychim.html

[John Candle]

TowerGuys suggestion will get you reception in one direction the antenna is aimed at , south OR north , take your pick. My recommendation will get you the Tv stations to south AND north including channel 11.

[John Candle]

If a little extra umph is need to receive WHAS 11 ABC and WBNA 8 ION , a VHF high band antenna such as a Antennas Direct Clear Stream 5 or a Winegard YA 1713 antenna can be added later , and you will still be receiving the Tv stations to the South AND North. With no rotor and no A/B switches. The CS5 comes with a UVSJ (UHF/VHF separater combiner) to combine the CS5 with the U8000. Will need to buy one with the YA1713 , http://www.solidsignal.com type in uvsj.

[DennisC]

Thank you to John Candle and Tower Guy for the assistance.

Yes I will need reception from both North and South.

Can anyone recommend a good antenna rotor with a remote control and a not to expensive field strength meter (I hope to use this in my motorhome after installing my roof antenna at the house). It is difficult to locate signals when you are always changing your location of the motorhome.

Again thanks

Dennis

[Tower Guy]

Originally Posted by DennisC

a not to expensive field strength meter (I hope to use this in my motorhome after installing my roof antenna at the house). It is difficult to locate signals when you are always changing your location of the motorhome.

http://www.winegard.com/sensar/sensar-pro.php

[phone man]

What John said about receiving your stronger stations from the back side of the antenna should work if you have an unobstructed view.
I have a very similar situation where I'm receiving a 27 NM(dB) station 20 miles away, high VHF channel 12, over very hilly terrain thru the backside of an eight bay panel antenna. I'm now using the same pre amp he suggested to you which is a very good one the CPA 19, but I had no problem getting that station with the antenna alone. The other stations I receive from the front of the antenna are 40 to 65 miles away and come in very well.

[John Candle]

Thanks Phone Man for the positive information.

[Tide1]

I get 2 Montgomery, AL stations 75 miles away thru the back of my db8. Ofcourse I am on a hill with nothing blocking the signal. I am not even using a pre-amp. Also, it is attic mounted.