Hi,
This is a fantastic site compared to others (e.g. Antenna web). Thanks so much for all your tremendous work and help here!
Our location and specifics (in Central NJ):
- Antenna likely to be mounted on chimney or roof, ~25-30 feet above ground.
- Have tried an indoor amplified (Mohu), and gotten ~13-16 stations from Philadelphia if antenna is put on a glass door (inconvenient).
- Surrounded by trees close to the house, esp. to the north, but would like to pull in NYC channels if that's possible.
- Wondering if a good multi-directional would work for both NYC (NE from here) and Philadelphia (SW from here) channels, or whether a rotor would strictly be advisable.
- Your recommendations on a pre-amplifier would also be most welcome.
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My parents (in central VA) are also considering pulling the plug on cable:
- Attic install might be ideal (non-invasive).
- Roof mount or possibly cheap tower may be possible. What would you recommend for each?
- Some tall nearby trees to the South.
- Would mostly like to pickup (North) DC channels, but possibly some to the South if that's possible/easy.
- Would a good multi-directional work here, or would you suggest directional? (with rotor?)
- Your pre-amplifier thoughts here? [Would guess the same as above, but don't know.]
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Last question: We expect good results in NJ given that the Mohu mostly worked and an external antenna should provide better. Would you think a trial of the antenna recommended for NJ (e.g. by holding it up manually in a PVC pipe or similar before doing any mounting) at the VA location would provide a good estimate of what reception would be possible??
Thank you yet again for all, and for this peerless service!