help choosing an antenna setup

gobblerman601 · 4-Sep-2014, 12:51 AM

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...d243741721eaa5

I currently have one of thes cheap antennas. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004NQ...pf_rd_i=mobile

I recieve channels 7- 11-14-19-22-34 but would like to recieve as many channels as possible any antenna amplifier or splitter suggestion will help I want the best I can get

Thanks in advance

gobblerman601 · 4-Sep-2014, 12:53 AM

Also what are my options for running 2 directional antennas and a a-b switch

5-Sep-2014, 4:57 AM

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An A/B switch is not required.

A antenna rotator is not required.

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Above the Peak of the Roof in such a manner that the roof and building are anot , obstructing , impeding , blocking , reception in the directions of , South , West , North West , North.

Install a , Antennas Direct , DB8e , Current UHF channels 14 thru 51 antenna.

Aim 1 panel at about 195 degree magnetic compass direction.

Aim the other panel at about 258 degree magnetic compass direction.

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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 or tablet and etc. compass.

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

As always , the antenna aim direction and antenna location can be adjusted for best reception.

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About 3+ feet below the DB8e antenna install a.

http://www.antennacraft.net.

Y5-7-13 , VHF high band channels 7 thru 13 antenna aimed at about 278 degree magnetic compass direction.

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Install a.

http://www.antennacraft.net.

10G221 preamplifier.

Connect the DB8e antenna to the UHF connection of the 10G221 preamplifier.

Connect the Y5-7-13 VHF antenna to the VHF connection of the 10G221 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.

Buy the , HFS-2D , HFS-3D , splitters at , http://www.hollandelectronics.com , or , http://www.amazon.com.

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Here are some above the roof antenna mounts.

http://www.ronard.com/909911.html. Install the 3 foot or 5 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 use a , ronard(2212) , ronard(2218) , ronard(2224) .

http://www.ronard.com.

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Home Depot has , 10 foot 6 inch length - 1 and 3/8 inch diameter , 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 the Best Reception avoid aiming the antennas in to trees and other obstructions in the directions of reception.