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First Attempt
Hello. I ended up doing a DIY antenns that was suggested to me. It consists of a 36" x 36" frame with wire mesh for a reflector (2 x 3 rectangle mesh). It is a 4 bay unit with 9 1/2" long whisker elements spaced 9" apart. For convenience, I picked up a preamp from Radio Shack here in town. My trial consisted of attaching the antenna to the existing 5 foot post used for the old satellite dish. This is located on the front side (east side) of the cabin. I pulled in CBS HD - WCCO - very clear. There were a couple of other channels but snowy. I had the aim at about 70 degrees. Next I placed it on the ladder against the front of the house at about 10 feet. It was aiming fairly close to the prior setting. I pulled in WCCO and channel 21 which consisted of the 4 stations carry ABC, FOX, NBC, and local weather. These were all very clear. That is where my trial ended. The roof was way too steep for my liking and wasn't prepared to mount it on the eave. My wife wasn't crazy about mounting it in the front either. I just need to figure out how and where to mount. Not sure if I should keep it at tne10 foot level and be satisified or shoot for higher elevation for possibly more channels??
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