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Originally Posted by dakrri
Does the pre amp need electric?
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Yes. The power is usually sent along the same coax that delivers the signal. The pre-amp should come with a "power injector" that sends power up the coax to the pre-amp. The pre-amp can be installed on the mast close to the antenna, while the power injector can be installed inside the house in a safe location protected from the weather.
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Where is a good place to buy the Winegard 7696p?
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You can try the dealer locator on Winegard's web site:
http://www.winegard.com/offair/index.php
For local retailers, enter a zip code and select "Home antenna" for dealer type. They also have a link to a list of online dealers just below the search button.
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What about these "so called" 360 degree antennas??
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Those won't work for you.
The gain of an antenna is related to how directional it is (highly directional = very high gain). An omni-directional antenna is not directional at all, so its gain will be very low. The gain will be too low to pick up signals at the levels shown in your TV Fool report.