Help with antenna selection

[sleeveless]

Good day everyone!

I'm a noob here. I'm contemplating OTA for my local channels. TV fool analysis report for my location is - http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...2df9c1efc10318.

Can someone please suggest what is the antenna(s) i should get? Any need for preamp/amp? I own a Panasonic plasma tv with built-in TV tuner.

Thanks a lot.

[GroundUrMast]

An RCA ANT-751 would do well for reception of your local signals.

A Winegard HD7698P equipped with a rotator and Antennas Direct CPA-19 preamp would add US signals.

The following is a Teleview recommendation for broadcast Tv reception.

Antenna system number 1.

For reception of the local Canada broadcast Tv stations/channels.

Above the roof install and aim a ANT751 at about 35 degree magnetic compass direction.

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

The Canada Tv transmissions are Strong , no antenna amplifier required.

For 1 Tv connection use no splitter.

For 2 Tv's connected use a common simple 2 way splitter.

For 3 Tv's connected use a common simple 3 way splitter.

Some common above the roof antenna mounts are , tripod mount , eave mount , chimney mount.
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Antenna system numbers 1 and 2 are Not connected together on to one coax.

Antenna systems numbers 1 and 2 are SEPARATE complete antenna systems , the coaxes of each antenna system will go to each Tv location and be connected to , Remote control A/B coax antenna switch , http://www.mcmelectronics.com , #32-4425. http://www.saveandreplay.com , has the same A/B antenna switch.

Remote control A/B antenna switch is Channel Surfing Friendly , press the button on the remote control , change antennas and keep on channel surfing.

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Antenna system number 2.

The American Digital Tv stations/channels.

WNLO-DT , The CW.

WVIB-DT , CBS.

WNYB-DT , Religion.

WNED-DT , PBS.

And the following weaker American Digital Tv stations/channels will most likely be received.

WUTV-DT , FOX and The Country Network.

WNYO-TV , MyNetwork.

WBBZ-TV , IND. , ME-TV and This Tv.
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Above The Roof at about 25 feet above ground , install a Winegard HD7698P with a Antennas Direct CPA-19 preamp.

Aimed at about 145 degrees magnetic compass direction.

As always , the starting antenna aim direction is the -> starting aim direction.

Turn/aim the HD7698P antenna for best reception of the listed American channels.
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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.

Buy the HFS splitters at , http://www.hollandelectronics.com , or , http://www.solidsignal.com.

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Here are some places to buy antennas and etc. , http://www.saveandreplay.com , http://www.trentondistributors.com , http://www.canadapost.ca/shopper , http://www.amazon.ca , http://www.winegarddirect.com , http://www.antennasdirect.com , http://www.solidsignal.com , http://www.amazon.com.

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[sleeveless]

GroundUrMast and teleview - thanks so much for the details. teleview, it's too much information for me, but I'm going to spend some time to digest it well and implement. I'll post back my results once I've completed the setup.

Meanwhile, this morning a friend of mine who is moving to a place where he can't use his antenna said I'm free to take his Channel Master 4228HD (8 bay - I think he said that). Would that be an alternative? After you pouring much information, hope this question is not offensive :-)

[elmo]

A free antenna always move to the top of the list, IMO! It'll be bigger than the 751, but if that's not an issue, might be worth a test. I think the VHF could be sketchy, but I'll let the smart guys chime in on that to be certain.

The following is a Teleview recommendation for broadcast Tv reception.

I presented the information in easy step by step forum.

I avoid technical jibber jabber , and do my best to provide information in straight forward easy to understand laymans terms.

You can ask any questions you like.

I recommend install the ANT751 antenna for the reception of the Canada Digital Tv stations , First.

With successful completion of the ANT751 antenna install and reception the Canada Digital Tv stations you will have confidence to do the antenna instal for reception of the American Tv stations at a latter date if you choose to.

[GroundUrMast]

Originally Posted by sleeveless

GroundUrMast and teleview - thanks so much for the details. teleview, it's too much information for me, but I'm going to spend some time to digest it well and implement. I'll post back my results once I've completed the setup.

Meanwhile, this morning a friend of mine who is moving to a place where he can't use his antenna said I'm free to take his Channel Master 4228HD (8 bay - I think he said that). Would that be an alternative? After you pouring much information, hope this question is not offensive :-)

Originally Posted by elmo

A free antenna always move to the top of the list, IMO! It'll be bigger than the 751, but if that's not an issue, might be worth a test. I think the VHF could be sketchy, but I'll let the smart guys chime in on that to be certain.

I agree, a free antenna is hard to pass up. The 4228 is not ideal if you had to spend hard earned cash, but mounted to face 80° (compass) you may well find it satisfies your needs. The signal from CFTO on real channel 9 is strong enough that I would be surprised if you had trouble receiving it reliably.

[sleeveless]

Thank you all.

I decided to go with one that is recommended, instead of free CM4228HD. I checked with saveandreplay - they do not carry RCA ANT 751, instead, when asked, they suggested Channel Master 2016 - http://overtheair.saveandreplay.com/...aster_2016.asp.

Would this one be good?

Thanks,

The following is a Teleview recommendation for broadcast Tv reception.

The canadashopper web sit has the ANT751 antenna.

[sleeveless]

Thank you. I've placed an order for ANT751 from redmall.ca.
Will hookup an post results once I receive it. Thanks all for your help.