Aiming between towers
 

Tv Fool Report:
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...e2cbc857406256

I have my OTA antenna (large directional, uhf/vhf, rooftop) pointed at the 3 towers in midtown Manhattan, NYC (82.8, 82.9, 82 degrees).
Recently some stations moved to the Freedom Tower (1 World Trade Center, 85.6 degrees).
I am getting weak reception on the 2 stations that moved (2.1, 4.1)
Do I aim my antenna in-between the two towers for best reception?
Or is there a rotor in my near future :)

Thanks fellas.

No stations have moved to 1 WTC, TVFool's data is incorrect. Previously reported (twice) - http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=15734 The only broadcast that have taken place from 1WTC were experimental and temporary - so far.

FWIW, it's only a 3° difference in azimuth between the ESB and 1WTC from where your report is located.

Those stations have been and continue to broadcast from the ESB and the TVFool location for them is correct.

You have a mountain in the signal path:

http://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.p...2&d=1471046855

http://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.p...3&d=1471046882

I see
 

Thank you Adtech and Rabbit... been getting solid signal on all channels for 5+ years on this setup, thought it may be the towers - 2.1 has dropped in signal strength significantly... will have to get on the roof and do a little re-aiming.
Looks like the front of my antenna had dropped down a bit... birds, superstorms, etc.
Would it be beneficial, given the signal path, to point my antenna slightly upwards?

That often helps in a location like you have.

Given that you are between Philadelphia and NYC, and have equal access to both TV markets, why not consider an antenna rotator, so you can not only tweak your antenna aim whenever you like, but avail yourself of the Philly stations when your NYC options are limited. You'll notice that KYW, the Philly CBS station, as are the other Philly stations, is considerably stronger in your area than WCBS appears to be.

rotator
 

Tiger - can you recommend a rotator for my 7698?

Most people will suggest a Channel Master 9521, which is probably heavy-duty enough for the job, but if you want one that will really last, and is far better built, albeit for quite a bit more money, the Hy-Gain AR-40 is the better choice.

http://www.hy-gain.com/Product.php?productid=AR-40

http://www.channelmaster.com/TV_Ante...p/cm-9521a.htm

Either rotator will work, but remember that you also need rotator control cable: the 9521 takes a 3 wire cable, the AR-40 uses a 5 wire system