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Old 4-Aug-2011, 4:47 AM   #1
Ryan Van
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Antenna Selection

I'm requesting help in selecting an antenna for the following location...

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...3e47216faa5bed

When using the interactive map I adjusted the height as high as 35 feet without overcoming the hill interference in the 104 degree direction. However, I'm in a rental and I have to reuse a satellite dish mount which is approximately 10 to 15 feet above the ground (or place the antenna in the attic at about 20 to 25 feet above ground).

In addition to the hill there are several large pine trees approximately 75 yards from my antenna site in the 104 degree direction.

I initially ordered and installed a RCA-ANT751. With limited success (my goal is to obtain all major networks, I received FOX and NBC for major networks), I added a Winegard AP-8700, which helped my existing channels some but didn't add channels. I ended up returning the antenna but I kept the pre-amp.

I have one TV and the coax cable run is approximately 50 feet.

I have two questions...
1) What antenna would you recommend?
2) Is my pre-amp adequate or should I replace it with a different pre-amp.

I'm hoping to use one antenna (instead of one for UHF and one for VHF) to keep costs down.

Thank you for your time!
Ryan
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