San Diego 92120 Antenna Advice

[~Vamsi]

Is there an antenna that members would recommend. Hoping to get channels 6 (South of the border), 8, 10, 15, 39, 51, 69. Would be great if I could receive channel 6 - but not a deal breaker if I cannot get it. Do not need Spanish language channels. Single TV. Prefer not to mount an external antenna at a height greater than 15'.

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...0b865a50d9f426

An indoor Mohu pulls in channels 15, 39, 51 and 69. Channels 15 and 39 however are not reliable.

Thanks,
~Vamsi

[GroundUrMast]

When you ask about reception of channel 6, I have to presume you're referring to real channel 23, XETV-DT, a CW affiliate.

A 4-bay panel antenna such as the Antennacraft U4000 aimed at about 150° should cover signals broadcast on UHF.

You may need to add a high band VHF antenna such as the Antennacraft Y5713 aimed at about 275° to make the ABC and CBS signals reliable.

The two antennas can be combined into a common down-lead using a UVSJ.

[MisterMe]

Originally Posted by ~Vamsi

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An indoor Mohu pulls in channels 15, 39, 51 and 69. Channels 15 and 39 however are not reliable.

Thanks,
~Vamsi

Your Mohu Leaf is a UHF-only antenna. WFMB (RF-8) is Hi-VHF. XETV (RF-6) is Lo-VHF. You also have Spanish language and low-power stations in the VHF band. This is the basis of GroundUrMast's recommendations.

[~Vamsi]

Originally Posted by GroundUrMast

When you ask about reception of channel 6, I have to presume you're referring to real channel 23, XETV-DT, a CW affiliate

You are right. I went back to the tvfool report and switched to digital only and saw that CW is on 6.1 (real ch 23).

Thanks,
~Vamsi

[Electron]

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[Tower Guy]

Originally Posted by ~Vamsi

Is there an antenna that members would recommend.

I'd try a Winegard HD-1080. It just so happens to have a VHF directional pattern that's backwards from the UHF, which is exactly what you need.

http://www.winegard.com/kbase/upload/HD-1080.pdf

Aim it at about 145°, halfway between the US and Mexican UHF stations.

Peformance wise, Ground Ur Mast's suggestion is better.

I'd be afraid that there may be too much multipath for a C2V to be reliable on channels 8 and 10.

[Electron]

And the same about multipath can be said about the HD-1080. And to make the U4000 receive more effectively in other directions , unclip and turn the reflector rods to the vertical position from the horizontal position.

[~Vamsi]

Originally Posted by Tower Guy

Peformance wise, Ground Ur Mast's suggestion is better.

I'd be afraid that there may be too much multipath for a C2V to be reliable on channels 8 and 10.

I was not able to find these antennas in a local store. Leaning towards an online purchase. Is GroundUrMast's suggestion a more complex but sure to work solution? Because I am seeking to eliminate any returns.

Thanks,
~Vamsi

[Tower Guy]

Originally Posted by ~Vamsi

Is GroundUrMast's suggestion a more complex but sure to work solution?

I would agree with your conclusion.

[~Vamsi]

Thanks Tower Guy.

I am off to getting the two antennas. One for the UHF and one for the high-VHF.

Now this brings up questions about mounting.

1. Can I mount both the antennas on one mast? If yes, which antenna goes on top and how much separation is required between the two?

2. I currently have a Dishnetwork dish. Can I reuse the mounting - say for example with something like: http://shop.willyselectronics.com/br...it/4,7255.html

3. Something I only thought about based on the Moderator's name. Do I need to ground the mast? If so how?

Thanks,
~Vamsi

[Tower Guy]

Originally Posted by ~Vamsi

Now this brings up questions about mounting.

1. Yes. I'd put the UHF antenna on top with at least 1' spacing and 3' is better.
2. If it fits, the strength should be OK.
3. Route the feedline near your power panel, use a ground block to tie the antenna ground to the power ground.
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