[Electron]

This constant and never ending negative jibber jabber about channels 2 thru 6.

KSFV-LD channel 2 is 36.7 miles away , that is 3 to 4 miles further away then other Tv stations.
That does not in any way shape or form make it "distant" station.

It is true that it is a low power station , how ever the signal strength is 14.8 NM(dB) at the default 10 feet antenna height.
The HD7084P antenna gain is about 6 DB on channel 2 , that makes the signal strength 20.8.

The preamp will add a conservative 5 dB , that makes the signal strength 25.8 dB , a Respectable Number.

And all this at the default antenna height of 10 feet.

With the HD7084P antenna mounted above the roof at 20 to 25 feet antenna height the channel 2 signal will be even stronger.
And even stronger makes the received signal strength Very Respectable.

But I tell you what , some would have you give up before you even start.

You are not alone this is a reacuring theme.