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Old 20-May-2013, 7:14 PM   #1
nico08
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Need Antenna Advice- Old Bridge, New Jersey

Hi:

I was wondering if you could give me some advice. I have included the link to my report below.

I made my own antenna a couple of years ago but I only got like one or two channels.

I want to connect antenna to two HD TVs. I would prefer an attic antenna, but I would get a roof antenna if I could get a lot more channels.

There are no mounting restrictions. I live in a ranch house with 3 large trees in front yard. The roof is made of asphalt shingles.

I cant stand in attic, it is about 3 feet high at tallest point, but there is room for an antenna. There is no chimney. I think there is an old mounting pole on the roof from an old antenna from years ago. The antenna system does not need to be incorporated into a DirecTV or Dish system.

Optimum/Cablevision offers a VERY basic cable tv plan for 10-12 dollars a month. Should I go with that instead of paying for and relying on an antenna?

Do I need any of the following: mast; attentuator; amplifier; multiswitch; diplexer; a motor to rotate the antenna?

What kind of cable should I use? Do I need to ground the antenna?

Someone recommended the Wineguard HD8200U but it costs $117 and that seems expensive. Is there anything just as good at a lower price?

Thank you for your advice.

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...1dda6b0cdcbc36

Last edited by nico08; 21-May-2013 at 12:02 AM.
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