Dropping Comcast, need antenna choice(s) for north Atlanta 30350

5th beatle · 28-Mar-2014, 7:21 PM

TVfool report is http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...5b94d20254cf83

My North Atlanta location is 13-18 miles from most important towers and 146-189*magnetic.. I suffer from trees and other townhomes blocking LOS even if I put outdoor antenna 30' above ground(chimney). Mostly 2 edge diffraction/multipath.

There is an ION tower northwest of me approximately 28 miles away(Ch 51). Most signals are UHF 14-48, with ION(51). Of VHF interest, there is Hi-V 8 & 10, Lo-V 6.

Currently eyeing a directional UHF/VHF antenna, the RCA ANT751, and another which looks just like it. Is a second UHF only needed for Ch 51?

Not opposed to exploring other options including DIY designs if they help me cut the cord. Many thanks for suggestions.

28-Mar-2014, 9:49 PM

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The Current Real Broadcast Tv Channels that are being Transmitted and Received in the , USA , Canada , Mexico , are.

VHF low band channels 2 thru 6.

VHF high band channels 7 thru 13.

UHF band channels 14 thru 51.

Your location has receivable channels in All 3 Tv channel bands.

The tvfool channel list and radar report shows the , Real Channels that are transmitted and received and also shows the , (virt) virtual number.

The virtual number is Not a Real Channel , even if the virtual number is the same as the Real Channel.

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Install a , http://www.antennacraft.net , HD850 ALL Channel Antenna above the peak of the roof in such a manner that the roof and building do not , obstruct , impeded , block , reception in the directions of , South , South East , East , North West.

Aim the HD850 antenna at about 165 degree magnetic compass direction.

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

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The 165 degree is a in between aim direction for the Tv stations to the , South , South East , East.

And the Tv stations to the North West will be received at/through the back angle of the HD850 antenna.

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The closer trees and outer buildings are in the directions of reception , the more the reception will be disrupted , the future the trees and buildings are away the better reception will be be.

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Install a , http://www.antennacraft.net.

10G201 preamplifier.

The FM radio interference trap of the 10G201 preamp will be in the in/on position.

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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 , HFS-3D , splitters at , http://www.amazon.com , or , http://www.hollandelectronics.com.

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Here are some above the roof antenna mounts.

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

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

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

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Home Depot has 10 foot 6 inch , 1 and 3/8 diameter , TOP RAIL , chain link fence , PIPE , that makes good antenna mast pipe , the price is low dollars at about 10 dollars.

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Here are some places to buy antennas and etc. .

http://www.antennacraft.net.

http://www.amazom.com.

http://www.summitsource.com.

http://www.hollandelectronics.com.

5th beatle · 4-Apr-2014, 2:59 AM

Many thanks for the precision analysis and recommendations. May have issues with trees and other townhomes to the immediate south, southeast, and east being about 30' and 40' away and taller than 30' antenna. Hope the preamplifier will help boost signals being blocked.

I'm guessing the much longer/wider HD850 has better chance of success than the ANT751 or EZ HD's shorter/fewer elements.