install a Antenna Craft HD850 All channel antenna above the peak of the roof in such a manner that the roof and house are not blocking reception to the south.
Aim the HD850 antenna at about 175 degree magnetic compass direction.
Here is how to aim antennas ,
http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html.
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Here are some above the roof antenna mounts.
http://www.ronard.com/909911.html. Use the 5 foot , ronard (911) , tripod antenna mount.
http://www.ronard.com/34424560.html. Use the , ronard (4560) , eave antenna mount.
http://www.ronard.com/ychim.html. Measure the chimney and use a , ronard (2212) or ronard (2218) or ronard (2224) , chimney antenna mount.
Buy the ronard antenna mounts at
http://sollidsignal.com or
http://www.ronard.com.
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No antenna system amplifier is required.
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For 1 Tv connected use No splitter.
For 2 Tv's connected use a simple common 2 way splitter.
For 3 Tv's connected use a simple common 3 way splitter.
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Here are some places to buy antennas and etc. .
http://www.solidsignal.com.
http://www.amazon.com.
http://www.antennacraft.net.
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For outside coax that is exposed to the weather/water use the coax that has the Compression type connectors on the ends of the coax , not the old crimp type connectors.
To make double sure weather/water does not get into outside connections use
http://www.coaxseal.com.
Do not use , rubber coax boots , the rubber boots take in water and hold the water inside , not good for connections.
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As always , trees and tree leaves , plants and plant leaves , have Negative effect on Broadcast Tv reception and so do buildings including or own roof and house and other obstructions.
The Best Practice is to install the HD850 antenna at a location that has the least amount to no amount of obstructions of any type or kind in the directions of reception including your own roof and house.
The Tv's Must Channel Scan for the Digital Broadcast Tv stations/channels , often named the 'Air Channels' or 'Antenna Channels' in the Tv Setup Menu because the Tv transmissions travel through the Air from the transmitting antenna to the receiving antenna.
Some Digital Tv's will Automatic channel scan for cable tv channels.
DO NOT channel scan for cable tv channels.
Go into the Digital Tv Setup Menu and select , 'Air Channels' ~ 'Antenna Channels'.
Scan for channels.
