Setup advice and antenna choice
 

Hello,

I need advice on setting up an antenna in the attic (preferably) and using the pre-installed RG6 cabling in the house.

Here's my TV Fool report:
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...5b94e26849bd04

I currently have a ClearStream 2V antenna that I'd like to install in the attic to reduce the length of coax running to the distribution splitter. Roof is plywood, asphalt shingles, wood trusses with nailplates/joists, and blown-in insulation. Based on my calculations, I'd only be running about 10 ft of coax to the splitter or distribution amp (if need be) vs 30 ft for outdoor installation. However, I'm willing to install the antenna outdoor, or buy a different antenna, depending on what will yield the best reception. My plan is to feed the signal to 4 TVs via the pre-installed RG6. Will I need a pre-amp or distribution amp?

I'm trying to get as many of the local channels (e.g., 4.1, 7.1, 9.1, 14.1, 26.1, 42, 48), as well as those in the red "background color", if possible.

Thanks in advance!

An Antennas Direct DB8E, outside, clear of obstructions would be a better option I think. Attic reception of weak signals (highlighted in yellow and red on your TV Fool report) is not likely.

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Above the Peak of the Roof in such a manner that the roof and building are not , obstructing , impeding , blocking , reception in the direction of , South East.

Install a , Antennas Direct , DB8e antenna , both panels , aimed at about 150 degree magnetic compass direction.

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

Use a Real and Actual magnetic compass to aim antenna , do not trust a cell phone compass.

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Here are some above the roof antenna mounts.

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

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

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

http://www.ronard.com.

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Install a Channel Master , CM3414 distribution amplifier.

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Here are some places to buy antennas and etc.

http://www.amazon.com.

http://www.channelmasterstore.com.