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Old 25-Apr-2013, 11:12 PM   #2
GroundUrMast
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Given the trees, I presume Douglas Fir, you'll want to use a bit more antenna than your TVFR might suggest at first glance.

A premium solution would be an Antennas Direct DB4e combined with an Antennacraft Y5713 or Y10713.

http://www.amazon.com/Antennas-direc.../dp/B0074H3IU6
http://www.antennacraft.net/Antennas/AntennasVHF.html
http://www.amazon.com/Antennas-Direc.../dp/B008PBTPN4

I would try this with no amplifier... You can add a Channel Master CM-3410 between the antenna and splitter if the need is proven.

The UHF antenna (DB4e) would mount on top, with the High-VHF antenna at least 3' below it. I would try a starting aim point of 175° compass for the DB4e and about 215° for the H-VHF antenna.

There are other viable solutions, but by using a high gain antenna you improve your chances of overcoming the problems caused by the nearby trees and you reduce the likelihood of needing an amplifier. Using two 'cut-for-band' antennas also gives you the ability to fine tune aim for each, which may be enough to give you some of the signals from Tiger Mt.
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If the well is dry and you don't see rain on the horizon, you'll need to dig the hole deeper. (If the antenna can't get the job done, an amp won't fix it.)

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