[rwilson1206]

Well I installed my new antenna setup over the weekend. HBU33 pointed approx. 330 degrees and the CM 4221 pointed 70-80 degrees. Each antenna has 10' leads going to the coupler (3.5db loss). Then the combined lead goes into the HDP269. From there I go down approx. 30' into the basement to a 4 Way splitter (7.5db loss).

I am pleased with the results. I didnt pick up any additional channels. In fact I lost WVIZ 25.1 (virt) and WUAB 43.1 (virt). Both channels are around the 330 degree mark, I wonder why they dont come in?

However, I rotated the CM4221 so that its 90 degrees off the HBU33 (Youngstown & Cleveland signals are over 90 degrees apart) and 43.1 starts to come in, and I've gotten reception from it thus far. Athough I get a little digital breakup from it. I'm thinking of rotating it the slightest bit closer towards cleveland, without losing 33.1 (virt), which comes in solid now. CBS 10 (real) came in great (got a lot of breakup previously), but just tonight, it has a little breakup. ABC 5.1 (virt) comes in solid now as well.

So my main concerns are:
1. why isnt WUAB 43.1 (342 virt) coming in good (although I will try and tweak it soon...
2. I have lost PBS 25.1 (345 virt), why is that?
3. And now Im getting a little bit of breakup from CBS 10 (real), (345 virt), but something like NBC 3.1 (345 virt) comes in perfect?

I never understood what my compass is in (real or virt) and which degrees should I use per the tv signal results from tvfool.com? You would think with the nice antenna I bought, you wouldnt have to be that precise...

But I am able to add in a 4 way splitter and all other stations come in great. So overall I am happy with what I did. Although I have to say, the MANT940 is a great antenna for anyone looking to go the cheap route.

Are you able to provide any input on my main concerns?

Thanks

Rob