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Old 14-Jun-2010, 2:39 PM   #2
Dave Loudin
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Beware using addresses in rural areas - sometimes the interpretation from the 911 grid ends up off a block or two, which can affect the report. Try using the "start maps" option - drag the pointer for receive location to where it should be, plus enter the correct antenna height.

Based on the report you linked to, you are pretty much out of luck. The column to pay attention to is the "NM", or noise margin figure. You need to end up with a 0 or better to guarantee a lock, and having a figure better than +10 will protect against fading. Unless the antenna you have has 10dB or so of gain at VHF or at least positive gain at UHF, you won't lock on anything.
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