Need antenna advice please :)

Churchland · 24-Aug-2014, 1:34 PM

I'm located just east of Wilmington, NC

Here is my location http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...ec2fd012ebc13a

I would like an antenna where I can make use of my current directv mount and wiring if possible. It's mounted about 11-12 feet from ground level. I also would like to receive TV stations from Myrtle Beach about 70-75 miles to the south to pickup a different NFL game from my closer TV market.

TIA

GroundUrMast · 24-Aug-2014, 8:24 PM

The local signals should be easy to receive using a fairly compact antenna that would be within the capacity limits of a J-pole mount. I would consider an Antennas Direct DB4E facing SE if I was only interested in the locals.

To add some of the distant signals to your lineup, step up to a DB8E. Be prepared to experiment with mounting height and location. Distant reception may depend on using a more substantial mast, capable of putting the antenna further up. Test reception before drilling any holes.

I'd also consider the option to build two independent antenna systems. One for local and the second for DX reception. I'd likely opt for an auxiliary tuner for terminating the separately cabled DX antenna system. http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=2882

A premium DX option would be the Winegard HD7698P, Antennacraft HBU-55 or the combination of an Antennas Direct DB8E or 91XG + Antennacraft Y10713. To get maximum use from the DX array, I'd even consider adding a rotator, presuming the other viewers in the house would be content with the local antenna feed most of the time.

For local reception, no amplifier should be needed. For DX work, the RCA TVPRAMP1R preamplifier is a solid performer that tolerates a mix of strong and weak signals.

24-Aug-2014, 10:16 PM

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For Reliable Reception of the Local Digital Broadcast Tv Stations/Channels.

Above the Peak of the Roof in such a manner that reception is not , obstructed , impeded , blocked , by the , attic , roof , building , in All directions.

Install a.

http://www.antennacraft.net.

U2000 , Current UHF channels 14 thru 51 antenna.

Aim the U2000 antenna at about 270 degree magnetic compass direction. West.

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Here is how to aim antennas.

http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html.

Use a Real and Actual magnetic compass to aim antenna , do not trust a , cell phone , tablet and etc. compass.

Also to assist in obtaining the best reception.

Most Digital Tv's have a Signal Strength Meter and some Digital Tv's also have a Signal Strength Meter.

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Here are some antenna mounts that will put the antenna above the roof.

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

http://www.ronard.com/712.html. Install the , ronard(712-50-10) , 10 foot tripod antenna mount.

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

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

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Home Depot has , 10 foot 6 inch , 1 and 3/8 inch diametter , TOP RAIL , chain link fence , PIPE , that makes excellent antenna mast/pipe , the price is low at about 12 dollars.

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For reception of the Local Digital Broadcast Tv Stations/Channels.

And Test for reception of the Long distance Digital Broadcast Tv Stations/Channels.

Do not install the U2000 antenna.

In place of the U2000 antenna install a.

http://www.antennacraft.net.

HBU44 antenna.

Aim the HBU44 antenna at about 277 degree magnetic compass direction. West.

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The Long distance Digital Broadcast Tv Stations/Channels in addition to the Locals that you will be looking for are.

WBTW-DT , Real VHF high band channel 13 , CBS and MyNetwork and Antenna Tv.

WPDE-DT , Real Current UHF band channel 16 , ABC.

WFXB-DT , Real Current UHF band channel 18. FOX and Me-Tv.

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If the Long Distance Digital Broadcast Tv Stations/Channels are not Reliably Received with no antenna system amplifier then install a.

http://www.antennacraft.net.

10G201 preamplifier.

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