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Old 4-Jan-2012, 8:34 PM   #1
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Help Deciding on Antenna

I live in the Toronto area, and am looking for a good indoor antenna.

TV signal analysis results

Right now, I'm trying out the Terk FDTV1A with a Zinwell ZAT-970A. I get about 14 channels. If I'm reading the TV Fool report right, I should be able to get 21 using a set top antenna.

I thought by using this Terk antenna, I could mount it on the wall as high up as it will go and maybe get better reception.

Should I bother trying the Terk HDTVa? Or should I scrap it all, and just get rabbit ears?

Also, do you guys think I be using an antenna with amplifier?

Any help and advice is greatly appreciated.
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Old 5-Jan-2012, 1:33 AM   #2
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I would not recommend use of any amplifier or amplified antenna.

The non-amplified Terk HDTVi would be worth your consideration.

An outdoor antenna will outperform an indoor antenna in almost every case. If reception of both local and US signals is a goal, a modest size outdoor antenna and rotator could be used. Let us know if you're interested.
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If the well is dry and you don't see rain on the horizon, you'll need to dig the hole deeper. (If the antenna can't get the job done, an amp won't fix it.)

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Old 5-Jan-2012, 2:21 AM   #3
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Tv antennas and Tv reception

That said , The Canada and USA tv stations Will Be received with a Winegard HD7696P antenna aimed at 188 degree magnetic compass. Here is how to aim antennas , http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html. . No rotor needed. . For one tv connection , on coax to the tv . For two tv connections use a simple common 2 way splitter. For 3 or 4 tv connections use a Channel Master CM3414 distribution amplifier. Here are some roof top antenna mounts , http://www.ronard.com/909911.html , http://www.ronard.com/34424560.html , http://www.ronard.com/ychim.html. Here are places to buy antennas and etc. , http://www.winegarddirect.com , http://www.channelmasterstore.com , http://www.solidsignal.com , http://www.amazon.com

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