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Old 6-Aug-2012, 10:35 PM   #9
GroundUrMast
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Let's consider this from another perspective.

Whether you realize it or not, you enjoy one of the best locations for reception of free television programming in the world. I've seen a few reception predictions better than yours... but very few. Much of the programming is broadcast in HD. You don't need an unusual or expensive antenna. The HD7000R and it's larger variations will all provide remarkable results.

However, if you want to get every possible signal, the HD7084P equipped with a rotator will enable you to enter into the DXing hobby. But, I would expect that after the novelty wore off, the antenna would end up parked, aimed at the Empire State Building for the majority of it's working life.

Consider too, a product you're very familiar with, one you feel qualified to review at length. When you read other reviews, aren't you amazed at both the competence and incompetence of individual reviews? The more technical and specialized the product, the more likely you'll find reviews by individuals who lack the knowledge and experience to select and use the product, let alone write about it. Such reviews are almost always negative... I suspect because the reviewer is inclined to blame shift, as an attempt to protect their ego. I would pay attention to reviews that demonstrate an understanding of how antennas and TV signals work. I would put aside reviews that are written by people who selected the antenna for looks, because it worked for a friend somewhere else, or similar methods that show no understanding of real channels, signal levels & directional diversity that will be present at their receiving location.

Was there an antenna that you were hoping we would recommend?

Lastly, each day that passes with out installing an antenna is a day you're missing out on high quality, free reception. If nothing else, try a simple, inexpensive VHF/UHF non-amplified indoor antenna (but for just a few dollars more, the HD7000R will serve very well).

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