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http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=13320.
Subject: Tvfool radar plot report and channel list and 25 foot antenna height above ground.
The 25 foot antenna height above ground is a reference height.
Is a target number that provides a good evaluation of what Tv stations are receivable.
The 25 foot antenna height above ground is not to low , at ~ 5 ~ 8 feet above ground.
And is not to high , at ~ 40 ~ or more feet above ground.
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If you have the DB8 mounted , in some way , above the roof and there is at least some kind of a clear shot to the , north west at about 33 degree magnetic compass direction.
Aim the DB8 antenna at about 33 degree magnetic compass direction.
Here is how to aim antennas ,
http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html.
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The best way to evaluate the reception is with 1 Tv connected , no splitter/s , no amplifiers.
The Tv stations are far away and weak signal strength.
Scan for channels in the day time to evaluate what is received.
And scan for channels in the night time about 3 hours or longer after the sun goes down to evaluate what is received.
Return with your evaluations.
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Here are some ways to have a antenna higher above the ground.
http://www.ronard.com/Tripods%200703/4712.html.
http://www.palcoelectronics.com/pe300.aspx.
http://www.3starinc.com.
3star sells push up poles that use guy wires.
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