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San Diego 92120 Antenna Advice
Is there an antenna that members would recommend. Hoping to get channels 6 (South of the border), 8, 10, 15, 39, 51, 69. Would be great if I could receive channel 6 - but not a deal breaker if I cannot get it. Do not need Spanish language channels. Single TV. Prefer not to mount an external antenna at a height greater than 15'.
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...0b865a50d9f426 An indoor Mohu pulls in channels 15, 39, 51 and 69. Channels 15 and 39 however are not reliable. Thanks, ~Vamsi |
When you ask about reception of channel 6, I have to presume you're referring to real channel 23, XETV-DT, a CW affiliate.
A 4-bay panel antenna such as the Antennacraft U4000 aimed at about 150° should cover signals broadcast on UHF. You may need to add a high band VHF antenna such as the Antennacraft Y5713 aimed at about 275° to make the ABC and CBS signals reliable. The two antennas can be combined into a common down-lead using a UVSJ. |
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For reception of the groups of digital tv stations/channels to the , north , north west , south - south east. Install a Antennas Direct C2V antenna with a Antennas Direct CPA-19 preamp aimed at about 145 degree magnetic compass. Here is how to aim antennas , http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html. Remove the reflector screen from the C2V antenna so the antenna will receive tv stations/channels at the back and front of the antenna. http://antennasdirect.com. The C2V antenna and preamp will be mounted above the roof. Here are some antenna mounts, http://www.ronard.com/909911.html , http://www.ronard.com/34424560.html , http://www.ronard.com/ychim.html , http://www.ronard.com. Type the word ronard in the http://www.solidsignal.com search box or buy from ronard.
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http://www.winegard.com/kbase/upload/HD-1080.pdf Aim it at about 145°, halfway between the US and Mexican UHF stations. Peformance wise, Ground Ur Mast's suggestion is better. I'd be afraid that there may be too much multipath for a C2V to be reliable on channels 8 and 10. |
Tv antennas and Tv reception
And the same about multipath can be said about the HD-1080. And to make the U4000 receive more effectively in other directions , unclip and turn the reflector rods to the vertical position from the horizontal position.
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Thanks Tower Guy.
I am off to getting the two antennas. One for the UHF and one for the high-VHF. Now this brings up questions about mounting. 1. Can I mount both the antennas on one mast? If yes, which antenna goes on top and how much separation is required between the two? 2. I currently have a Dishnetwork dish. Can I reuse the mounting - say for example with something like: http://shop.willyselectronics.com/br...it/4,7255.html 3. Something I only thought about based on the Moderator's name. Do I need to ground the mast? If so how? Thanks, ~Vamsi |
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2. If it fits, the strength should be OK. 3. Route the feedline near your power panel, use a ground block to tie the antenna ground to the power ground. http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp...One-RG-6-Cable |
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