[fitchetm]

So, I got my antenna and preamp delivered a few days ago. Finally got time to put it together (pretty simple, no complaints here). I don't have my roof mount yet, so I decided to just hook it up (without the preamp) and see what happens. Well, my tv already memorized 20 channels (although a few were too weak when I tuned them in) and the reception is very good. I didn't use a compass to point since its' just sitting on my back deck right now, but basically pointed it roughly due south.

You guys have been awesome with your help and I'm really excited to see what I get when I roof mount this sucker!

I"m also thinking now that a rotor might be something I want to look into; do you have any suggestions??

Also, when I get it roof mounted, I'll update the forum with my reception details... do you guys have a specific area or format you like to see it in?

And lastly, this is a two parter: 1. I have some older rg6 cable in my basement, do the cables usually show any degradation in signal as the cable gets older? 2. I have shorter pieces that I can chain together using male-to-male connectors, but will I see a significant signal loss across these connectors?

Thanks in advance.
matt