Help selecting antenna ota

[Chrisbyrne33]

I am trying to help a friend choose an ota antenna. I have attached the report. Trying to get the channels at 172 degrees and 39.5 miles away. Thx in advance for any help. Chris

[rabbit73]

Welcome to the forum, Chris:

I don't see the report.

Did you go here and make a report?
http://www.tvfool.com/index.php?opti...pper&Itemid=29

Where is your friend located?

[Chrisbyrne33]

Sorry I tried to add it but needed to resize it. Hope that is enough info. Thx

[Jake V]

Please post the link to your report, from the URL or the top of the report. There is more information than given in the graphic you posted. For example, in the actual report you can click on the call letters of a station to see additional useful information. Thanks.

[Chrisbyrne33]

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...e2cb14acb519b1


This should be link. Thx for your help

[Jake V]

Good. Thanks. That is useful.

I noticed that your report has a warning that it could not find your exact address. Would it be possible to make another one using these directions? http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=14508

Also, which stations would you like? Montrose has the best possibilities in Binghamton, but also in Elmira and Scranton.

Thanks.

[rabbit73]

He said in his first post

Trying to get the channels at 172 degrees and 39.5 miles away.

That will require a VHF-High/UHF combo antenna aimed at 184 degrees magnetic and maybe a preamp.

[Chrisbyrne33]

Ok I did get better reading using interactive map. That was unbelievable being able to see the house get exact location. Would most likely get channels out of Scranton now that I think of it more. Mostly because they want to get football games for the Eagles. Not sure if NY would show but not sure what would work. Also not oppose to multiple antennas if that works with combiner. Thanks again for all info and learning something new.
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...e2cb86ff9f1b4c

[rabbit73]

Thanks for the new more accurate report. The signals are a lot weaker, but not impossible. It shows how a small change in location can make a big difference in the report in rough terrain.

I agree that Scranton looks promising for WBRE NBC and WYOU CBS. They are VHF-High channels. You could use a VHF-High/UHF combo antenna like the Winegard HD7698P. You can also use a VHF-High antenna, like the MCM 30-2475 or 76, for Scranton and have a UHF antenna, like the Antennas Direct 91XG, for another direction combined with a UVSJ.

You will need a preamp like the Antennas Direct Juice.

[Nascarken]

We'll yes Rabbit don't get me wrong about,the antennas Direct 91XG is one o's m antenna, with a beam with OF 33,they will need a ROTOR, but I see 3,towers,now with the solid signal HDB 91XG has a beam with OF,60, and I don't think, you will need a ROTOR for it, and do you think a mast mount amplifier, wood help them to, ps, solld signal has bouth OF the antennas ON sale,

[Chrisbyrne33]

Would it be possible to get from both 172 and 148 degree locations with just the DBX91X? Thanks for info

[Nascarken]

We'll I think so because my brother has one and he gets his Springfield and his channel 8 witch 60 Miles in Hartford c t in IT'S like your tower's and how they are placed and all 39 channels of his come in at 60 signal strength with 52dib with rain or snow day or night no dropouts so the sale runs out so buy now it's $39,00 + Shipping it will be $50,00 and don't for get to buy solid copper 18Gage RG, 6,not copper c steal CABLE and a channel master 7777amp and you be happy,,

[ADTech]

Originally Posted by Chrisbyrne33

Would it be possible to get from both 172 and 148 degree locations with just the DBX91X? Thanks for info

No. Two of the stations from 172 are VHF and the 91XG, a UHF design, would not be expected to receive them . You need to follow rabbit73's advice for the best results.