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Old 26-Jul-2012, 7:50 PM   #1
Mo_Diddley
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New to OTA and need help with antenna

Hi there, I am new to OTA and require help with antenna selection, mounting height and directional placement. I am not electronically savy, or handy-manish, and have a fear of heights so I probably won't be climbing a ladder anytime soon, so I either need an indoor antenna solution or advice on what I need to be asking for help from someone else for an outdoor solution mounted on the house. I am in a residential neighbourhood so no big exterior towers would work on the roof.

Here is my link: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...99009b30fd9e80

I currently have an HDTV with a standard pair of rabbit ears and currently receive channels 11 and 6 (although channel 11 comes in clearest). I believe I have this set on a VHF setting right now. I would be happy to have the first 4 channels in clearly, but if at all possible, I would really like to receive clear reception of channel 41 (PBS) which is approx. 51.5 miles away.

The tv is located on an east (brick exterior, drywall interior) wall in a south facing room. The ground floor of the house is all brick with some windows and patio door glass. The 2nd floor above is a vinyl siding exterior. The attic is standard wood frame with asphalt shingles. The south part of the house has numerous trees that slopes down to a ravine.

I appreciate any advice that you can provide me on antenna models, height placement and positioning. I look forward to your responses. Cheers, Mo.
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