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Old 9-Jul-2014, 6:28 PM   #1
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Antenna recommendation in Chicago 'burbs

Hi, here's the link to my signal analysis:
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...e1c6299baa72a6

I'd like to get the HD signals from the following (WBBM, WFLD, WGN, WMAQ and most importantly, WTTW (PBS).

I'm okay with a roof mount, (approx 25ft high) but aesthetics is a concern. I'd rather not have a giant 60s-style antenna on the roof. Smaller or cooler looking would be great. Thanks in advance for your help!
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Old 10-Jul-2014, 8:27 PM   #2
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“Smaller or cooler” will translate into lower performance.

An Antennacraft HBU-33 is the smallest antenna I can suggest. The Winegard HD7694P is similar in performance. If you have trees to aim through, I'd step up in size.

If we were neighbors, you'd see a fairly traditional looking antenna on my roof. Perhaps an HBU-44, HBU-55, HD7698P or the combination of an Antennas Direct DB8E + Antennacraft Y10713 (or at least a Y5713). I'd combine the two antennas with the dual input RCA TVPRAMP1R preamplifier.
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Old 11-Jul-2014, 1:36 AM   #3
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Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. I was hoping the ANT751 might work, but that was probably too optimistic. There are a couple of trees in the line of fire, so I'll check out the HBU-33 or 44. Thanks again.
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