NEWBIE in Burlington ON Canada
 

Hi All,

Just new here trying to see if I can get loose from my cable, internet and phone companies. Been reading for a couple of weeks, I hooked up the lead from my 30 ft tower and (old) antenna the previous owner had (and I left up thx to pocket protector guy at Radio shack!) and I think it is pointing N/E as I get about 6 channels. Unfortunately it seems like the rotor might be pooched as it does not turn when I engage the little controller.

So any help from someone would be great in these areas (and more if you that are more familiar think):

1. Is my old antenna (like a fish skeleton and a square little guy on top) sufficient? sorry I don't have more detail.
2. Antenna suggestions for my location - can I buy two and eliminate rotor?
3. Replace rotor will improve number of channels I can receive?
4. Does anyone have a known list of channel for Burlington w/similar set-up? (yes that's lazy Q)
5. Suggestions for a stand alone PVR?
6. Suggestions for rotor if my assumption is correct it will help
7. Can I do this myself?
8. For channel or more specifically shows that cannot be picked up are there any suggestions i.e. internet streaming, web sites, Netflix, iTunes?????

Here's my report:
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...60b5f29735dba3

In advance, thanks for any help, advice or input you all can provide!

Regards,
John

Tv Antennas and Reception
 

How many tv's are/will be connected??

Tv Antennas and Reception
 

Your location is easy. I recommend 2 antennas , A http://www.canadapost.ca/shopper/sea...ywords=hd7697p aimed at about 145 degree magnetic and a Channel Master CM2016 , http://www.saveandreplay.com , aimed at about 60 degree magnetic compass. New RG-6 coax will be connected to each antenna and will be separate all the way to the location of the tv. Some tv,s have 2 antenna connections. If the tv does not have 2 antenna connections then a AB27RS A/B antenna switch will be used to switch the 2 antennas to the tv. The CM2016 antenna can be rear mounted to the tower structure below the HD7697P antenna that will be mounted on top of the tower.

Tv Antennas and Reception
 

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Tv Antennas and Reception
 

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Just two: i) main TV and ii) projector in basement we use mostly for movies and sports.
John

Tv Antennas and Reception
 

For a 2 tv setup a 2 way splitter is connected on each coax from the antennas , the outputs of the splitters go to each tv and A/B switches are used at each tv. More coax wiring will be required to connect the tv's.

Tv Antennas and Reception
 

Here are some PVR's , http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=380