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Originally Posted by RººR
1- should i mount the preamp above or below the rotor?
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I vote for below the rotor. The extra few feet of coax before the amp won't make that much of a difference from an RF loss perspective. If there is ever any damage to the coax due to rotation, pinching, and/or wear-and-tear, it is easier to replace the section between the amp and the antenna rather than having to mess with the cable going between the amp and the indoor power supply.
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2- I read that the 3ft tripod won't line up to the roof rafters so what should I do? I figure putting a block of wood inside the attic and bolt through that should suffice but want to be sure. Or would you recommend getting a 5ft tripod?
If there are any videos or how-to's out there, would you mind pointing me in the right direction?
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If the feet of the tripod do not line up with the studs in your roof, then yes, you can use your own block of wood to bolt into. Channel Master has a generic antenna installation guide
here. On page 11, they actually suggest using a 1 1/2" thick block of wood if you cannot reach a rafter.
I would pick a tripod size according to how much load and height you need to support. There's no guarantee that a 5' tripod will line up with your roof studs any better than a 3' tripod.