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Old 8-Mar-2013, 8:01 PM   #1
PKinPA
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Help with antenna set up

Here is my Tv fool report:
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...1ddafb32ec73ee

about years ago (before directv had locals) I installed an antenna system in my attic. (I'm aware of the signal loss, wish I was aware of this site) My setup includes 1 yagi style uhf only pointed @ 340 degress, 1 yagi style uhf only pointed at 154 degress. they each have their own pre amplifier with the cables ran through interior walls to basement. after the power adapters i combine both with a 2 way combiner/splitter to a CM-3414. All tvs in the house receive real channels listed in tv fool report (top to bottom) 9 through 41. even real ch 6 (vhf lo).
I also have a spare uhf/vhf/fm antenna not used but in attic.
My goal is to receive real channel 45 (wolf-tv)
Question for the experts - if I point my uhf/vhf/fm and uhf yagi @ 340 degress (and adjust until wolf is received) connected to a UVSJ and only use one down lead with amp to cm-3414 do you think I can receive channels from 154 degress from the back of the antennas listed.
also if I leave the antenna as is, can I join the two together in the attic before adding the pre amp that way I could eliminate of of the basement feeds.
Thanks for you input. and I don't have the model numers of the antennas or pre amps. they were all purchased at radio shack 12 years ago.
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Old 8-Mar-2013, 11:34 PM   #2
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Wolf is Very Weak signal strength , Will Not Be Received with any type or kind of antenna in the attic , It Will Not Happen.
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The first 3 Digital Broadcast Tv stations/channels in the Green reception zone in the Pending Applications Included tvfool radar plot and channel list are strong signal strength at your location.

All the rest of the Digital broadcast Tv stations/channels are , Weak to Very Weak Signal Strengths at your location.

And the Weak to Very Weak signal strengths are made even Weaker by 2 Edge Paths signal obstructions = Hills and Mountains.

Most of the Weak to Very Weak signal strength Digital Broadcast Tv stations/channels , Will Not be Received with any type or kind of antenna in the attic , It Will Not Happen.
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Your location has Receivable Digital Broadcast Tv stations/channels in All 3 Tv bands.

VHF low band channels - 2 thru 6.

VHF high band channels - 7 thru 13.

UHF band channels - 14 thru 51.

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Antenna system A.

Install the VHF/UHF/FM - antenna above the Peak Of The Roof in such a manner that reception is not blocked by the roof and house in the directions of , south/south east , west/south west , east.

Aim the VHF/UHF/FM - antenna at about 166 degree magnetic compass direction.

Install a Antennas Direct CPA-19 preamp.

For 1 Tv connected use No splitter.

For 2 TV's connected use a , HFS-2D , 2 way splitter.

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

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

Buy the HFS splitters at ,

http://www.solidsignal.com , http://www.hollandelectronics.com.

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

Here are some above the roof antenna mounts.

http://www.ronard.com/909911.html. Use the 5 foot tripod antenna mount.

http://www.ronard.com/34424560.html. Use the #4560 eave antenna mount.

http://www.ronard.com/ychim.html.

http://www.ronard.com.

Buy the ronard antenna mounts at solidsignal by typing the word ronard in the solidsignal search box or buy from ronard.

Here are some places to buy antennas and etc. , http://www.solidsignal.com , http://www.amazon.com , http://www.winegarddirect.com.

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Antenna system B.

Install the biggest UHF antenna above the Peak Of The Roof in such a manner that the roof and house are not blocking reception to the , north , west/south west , east.

Also install a Winegard YA1713 VHF high band antenna.

Both the UHF antenna and the YA1713 antennas will be aimed at about 351 degree magnetic compass direction.

Connect the UHF and YA1713 together with a UVSJ.

Install a Antennas Direct CPA-19 preamp so that both antennas are connected to the preamp.

For 1 Tv connected use no splitter.

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

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

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

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((((Separate all antennas by about 2 feet or more.

The UHF only antenna will be on top , the YA1713 in the middle , and VHF/UHF/FM on the bottom.))))

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Antenna systems A and B are Separate antenna systems and Are Not Connected On To 1 Coax.

The 2 Separate antenna systems Are Separate All The Way to the Tv's locations and are connected to a Remote control A/B antenna switch at each location.

http://www.mcmelectronics.com. #32-4425.

Remote control A/B antenna switching is Channel Surfing Friendly , Press the button on the hand held remote control , Change Antennas And Keep On Channel Surfing.

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Installing/using 1 antenna such as the VHF/UHF/FM antenna on a Tv antenna rotator Is Not channel surfing friendly , must wait for antenna to rotate and there Will Be Domestic Issues about the direction the antenna is aimed.

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Outside coax should be the coax that has the Compression type connectors on the ends of the coax , Do Not use the old crimp type connectors on the ends of the coax.

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