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Old 26-Jan-2014, 6:44 PM   #1
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need help in southern nh

Looking for help with antenna in Salem NH ,high on a hill with unobstructed to south ,southwest,am able to roof mount,I would like to put best possible antenna and getting a bit confused ,any recomendations as to type and brand for best reception http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...5b943398910806, ,
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Old 26-Jan-2014, 7:41 PM   #2
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I'd start with the Boston signals. To maximize the opportunity I'd use either an Antennas Direct DB8e or 91XG. Start with the aim basically due south and fine tune it from there.

If you wanted to add WMUR or WENH, an Antennacraft Y10713 can be added.

How many TVs will be connected? How long a run is it from the antenna to the most distant TV... as the cable runs?
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Old 26-Jan-2014, 10:32 PM   #3
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Above The Peak Of The Roof install a , Antennas Direct , DB8e , UHF channels 14 thru 51 antenna aimed at about 205 degree magnetic compass direction.

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And for shot at receiving , WMUR-TV channel 9 ABC and WENH-TV channel 11 PBS.

At the same time with one antenna aimed in 1 direction.

Aim a , Antennas Direct , C5 antenna at a in between aim direction of the 2 Tv stations.
Aim the C5 antenna at a in between aim direction of about 340
degree magnetic compass direction.

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Here is how to aim antennas, www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html

Use a Real and Actual magnetic compass to aim antenna.

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The C5 VHF high band channels 7 thru 13 antenna comes with a combiner to connect a UHF channels 14 thru 51 antenna such as and not limited to the DB8e antenna.

Do not use the combiner.

Reason: Install a , RCA , TVPRAMP1R , preamplifier.

The RCA preamp has connections for separate UHF and VHF antennas.

Connect the DB8e , UHF antenna to the UHF connection of the RCA preamplifier.

Connect the C5 VHF antenna to the VHF connection of the , RCA preamp.

Set the, RCA preamp for Seperate antenna operation.
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For 1 Tv connected use No splitter.

For 2 Tv's connected use a , Holland Electronics, HFS-2D , 2 way splitter.

For 3 Tv's connected use a , Holland Electronics , HFS-3D , 3 way splitter.

Buy the , HFS-2D and HFS-3D , splitters at , www.hollandelectronics.com
, or , www.amazon.com .

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Here are some above the roof antenna mounts.

www.ronard.com/909911.html
Use the , ronard(911) 5 foot tripod antenna mount.

www.ronard.com/34424560.html
Use the , ronard(4560) , eave antenna mount.

www.ronard.com/ychim.html
Measure around the chimney and use a , ronard(2212) , ronard(2218) , ronard(2224) .

Buy the ronard antenna mounts at , www.ronard.com , or , www .amazon.com

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As Always , trees and tree leaves , plants and plant leaves , have a Negative Effect on Broadcast Tv Reception in the directions of reception and so do buildings and other obstructions including your own roof and building.

Some and not all Negative Effects are.

Absorbing and Blocking Reception.

Multi-Path Reflecting Tv Signals Bouncing All Around.

The Best Pratice is to install a antenna at a location that has the least amount to no amount of obstructions in the directions of reception including your own roof and building.

Last edited by teleview; 1-Feb-2014 at 9:51 PM. Reason: Clarify information and typos.
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