[Berniebac]

I wasn't able to follow you advice on the Winegard 7698P antenna, there was no local supplier to provide Winegard equipment and to have one shipped in was outrageous. So, I found a supplier of Channel Master Antennas and picked a CM 3671 with an 8777 preamp. I mounted it on my roof and although I am 63.3 miles from a transmitter I am able to get two HD local channels.

My antenna is pointed directly at a large spruce tree and there are a few more behind it that I feel are affecting the quality of my signal. One channel comes in very good with no lose of signal. The other channel comes in but often breaks up to the point that it loses the signal. My TV posts a message saying "No Signal". I am guessing the trees are my problem.

My antenna is on a 10' mast on the gable end of my cottage, but is only about 18 inches above the ridge of the house. It would be difficult to support a higher antenna location without going to much stronger supports.

The lose of signal on Channel 5.1 seems intermittent. This morning it was very good till about noon time. Then the cloud cover started to clear and the wind came up and my signal stopped coming thru.

Do you think the trees are blocking the signal? Or, is the signal affected by weather and would it be better on cloudy days then it is on clear days.

I can't get above the trees, but I might cut a few down. Would like your opinion on whether that would improve things or am I stuck with what I got. Let me know if you have any suggestions. I took a pic of the trees that my antenna is pointed at but can't post that till tomorrow.