Eight weeks ago, I came here to get help to receive as many Las Vegas VHF stations as I could. I was most interested in channel 3 (for Antenna TV on 3.3 -real 2) and 13. Here is my TV Fool plot.
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...2df94ec1d4278d
Several members replied to my post, and "thank you" to those that did. After much thought and consideration, I ordered the Winegard model HD5030 since I was only interested in VHF. I already get the 5 major networks (CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, PBS) plus 5 other stations from Phoenix (2 in analog) via low power "translators" with my 4 bay antenna.
About two weeks ago I put up the HD5030, and to make a long story short, I was able to get only two stations, channel CBS 8 (real 7) and ABC 13. Fox channel 5 (real 9) tries to come in, but I cannot get a lock on it. Nothing on channel 3 (real 2), and zippo for channel 6, even though they both read as stronger signals at my location. The good news was that I could still get reception on my two Vegas stations with the antenna being 1 foot above the roof. Great. This should make the neighbors happy and it would also allow me to "time shift" on two networks, since Las Vegas is in a different time zone from Arizona. Another plus was that I could see different sporting events (NFL, NBA, etc.) because Phoenix and Vegas are in two different sports markets.
Well yesterday I got a letter from my HOA saying that a large antenna to get stations outside of Mohave County is not permitted. I looked it up here,
http://www.fcc.gov/guides/over-air-r...n-devices-rule
and it sure enough, I found this:
Q: I want a conventional "stick" antenna to receive a distant over-the air television signal. Does the rule apply to me?
A: No. The rule does not apply to television antennas used to receive a distant signal.
So when the weather cools off a little more, I will try to put it in my attic. If anyone else has any other suggestions, I would appreciate it.
I'll let you know how it works out as soon as I can.