I'd echo TG's recommendation on removing the pre-amp, but I would make it the very first thing you do. While you're at it, can you identify it accurately regarding the make and model? WG doesn't make a 8777. If it's a WG 8700, it may easily be overloading. I'd suspect the DB8 ought to get those VHF stations, even though they are out of the antenna's design envelope, and I'd suspect that amplifier misapplication might be the underlying cause of your specific concern.
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I have been looking at antennas and the majority of VHF seem to be geared towards the HI-VHF.
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Since there are now only 35-40 "full-power" DTV stations on low-VHf (2-6) in the US, the market for an antenna that includes low-VHF is pretty small. Roughly 24% (around 500) "full-power" DTV stations in the USe are on high-VHF (7-13). The remainder are now UHF stations.
If removal of the amp doesn't fix things and before buying another antenna, I'd like to try a simple add-on VHF element. We came up with a great one that we now have on the newest version of our C2. I've have great luck with it for high-VHF and modest success on low-VHF. To reach me, just send me a Private Message with your contact information and I'll see that you get an element to try out.