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Old 28-Jul-2012, 12:38 AM   #1
RottieMom
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: NC
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antenna/reception advice please!

I would love to dump Charter and their bundle. I'd like an antenna for local news, PBS (which it looks like I could get):

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...9900590c1eae62

I live in a log/wood home with a METAL ROOF and oak/maple trees to my North and SE, within 50 feet of the house. My roof peak is pretty close to the tops of the trees (they're below the house on a slope) but I do still look through them to the small lake below.

Antenna mounting sites:
My back deck, 2nd story, faces E/NE. I'd like to mount an antenna from there if possible.
Or - attach it to the outside north or SE side of the house - technically 3rd story; I'd prefer north to hide it if possible

I live about half-way down the side of a hill and know that hurts reception. I haven't tried an inside antenna but can borrow one from a friend (from what I've read that may be a waste of time for me).

I have 2 relatively new flat screens, LGs. I'd be using existing interior cable.

Do you think an antenna will work in my situation? Recommendations as to types, amplifiers, other equipment, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Last time I used an antenna I was about 12 years old
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