Need help choosing antenna setup

Bre · 24-Mar-2015, 5:02 PM

I am trying to cut the cord on my DirecTV and go with using my Smart TV and antenna, but need help choosing the right antenna for me. I do not have trees blocking my two story house, and I know I will need an outdoor antenna, as I am approx. 59 miles from most stations. I am also approximately half way between Richmond, Va., and Raleigh, NC, so picking up both directions would be nice, but not a must (Richmond preferred). My signal report is included. I have 4 TV's (the main one being the Smart TV) that I would like to hook up to this. Any help will be greatly appreciated!

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Tower Guy · 24-Mar-2015, 6:52 PM

For Richmond a UHF only antenna such as 91XG or DB8e would do well. Raleigh stations are too weak at your 10' height. Norfolk stations are possible with a HD7698P. Either antenna will need a preamp.

ADTech · 24-Mar-2015, 7:15 PM

Richmond's NBC station operates on VHF 12. It will be necessary to account for it, also (unless NBC can be ignored).

Reception from Raleigh would fall into the "extreme measures" category for what would likely be uncertain results.

Bre · 26-Mar-2015, 1:11 AM

Thank you for your help!

Tower Guy · 26-Mar-2015, 2:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADTech

Richmond's NBC station operates on VHF 12. It will be necessary to account for it,

Oops, I missed that. The HD 7698P is the right antenna for either Richmond or Norfolk. You could install two antennas, one for each city.