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Old 17-Sep-2012, 3:41 PM   #1
jftuga
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first timer, want to use antenna in Athens GA

I am planning discontinuing my satellite service within the next month. I live pretty far away from TV stations, but would like to see if using an antenna is possible or not.

corrected to 25 ft.
Signal Analysis for 30606

I would like to get these stations:

Station, NM value
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ABC, 14.8
FOX, 14.1
NBC, 13.3,
CW. 5.8, co-channel warnings.
CBS, 2.9 co-channel warnings.

I own a house and can mount an antenna on the roof (or chimney if necessary).
There are no trees around the house.

1) With the right equipment, what are my chances of getting good reception from these stations? I would hate to spend a lot of money for little or no return.

2) If an antenna is a viable option, would the "4 Bay Bowtie" be the best option, or is there a better one? Also, would a preamp help? If so, which would be a good one to purchase?

3) According to this site's "Online TV Maps", these stations all broadcast from two general vicinities: Atlanta GA & Greenville SC. That being said, would a directional antenna pointed at one city be a better choice? Is the 4 bay bowtie considered directional?

4) Would two (or more) different antennas ever be needed?

5) I have 2 TVs that I would like to have reception. What needs to be done for this?

Interactive TV Coverage Browser

This is a really awesome web site. Before discovering this web site today, the only other site I knew of was antennaweb.org, which said that I would not be able to get any of these channels. I am very optimistic!

Thanks,
-John

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