[Tide1]

Tonight I was able to remove the pre-amp and I have just tested out the reception. It appears you all were correct in your assumptions. I now have the two VHF channels perfectly. WVTM, the high VHF is coming in at 93% according to my DishNetwork signal strength. The UHF channels are coming in great. I get everything through WTJP. No drops thus far!!Am

I amazingly also able to receive WBIH and WAKA (76 miles away)(obviously through the back of the antenna. I have to say I am located on a hill with a mainly clear shot to the south southwest which I guess helps me get WAKA. Will be interesting to see what happens during rainy weather.

Thanks again for all your help!!!!