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Originally Posted by redtiger
@ Billiam: just to clarify things for me, are you suggesting replacing the DB4e with a CM 3023 or are you suggesting introducing a third antenna into the mix? Wouldn't the DB4e pick up those 2 stations as well? The CM 3023 does it better?
In general, I'll just mention that there are hook ups for tv's wired into 5 rooms but only 3 tv's are hooked up (and only 2 really being used). I can unhook unused rooms if that would be better. Irregardless, you all seem to be saying more than one tv demands the use of a preamp.
If I choose not to worry about 4, 10. & 23 and only concentrate on the two main groupings, would the CS 2 Complete recommended early on by "signals unlimited" do the whole job for me? Seems to me it has it all (lo & hi VHF & UHF). Or is there an inherent value to utilizing two antennas in situations like this?
I look forward to anymore input and I'll then make my decisions. I'll post back to share the results and say "thanks". I appreciate everyone's help.
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I'd only recommend the CM 3023 sold at Summit Source and the original version of it (Do NOT purchase the new edition of it now being marketed by Channel Master). It is essentially the old CM 4248 Yagi which had a great reputation for UHF reception on the low UHF channels. You would only need this antenna if you want to pick up Ch. 22 or 25 or the low power stations on UHF. Otherwise you can get by with just the CS 600 antenna and won't likely need a pre amp. That will get you Ch. 2, 5, 7, 12 and then 22 because it is a sub channel of WVII TV. The CM 3023 costs around $30.00 at Summit Source. The DB4e costs twice as much. In my opinion the CM 3023 is a known commodity with a proven track record on UHF lo frequencies. The new DB4e is an unproven antenna that costs quite a bit more money.