Hi,
We finally had it with the rising monthly bills and cancelled DISH. We're planning to use our Roku XS combined with Netflix and Amazon Prime for the majority of our TV viewing. We want/need to add OTA reception of the major networks to get local news and an occasional prime time show.
Here's our report:
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...c08d65d420bd97
We already have an old antenna on the roof that came with the house, but it's in pretty sad shape, and doesn't pull in all the channels we want to get. We've aimed it in the direction of the towers, but it's still not enough.
Here's a run down of the channels we're interested in and their current reception status with the old antenna:
- WVAN 9 (9.1) PBS - 100% Pixelated
- WTGS 28 FOX - Crystal clear 100% of the time
- WSAV 39 (3.1) NBC - Mostly pixelated
- WJCL 22 ABC - Crystal clear 90% of the time, occasional pixelation
- WTOC 11 (11.1) CBS - 100% Pixelated
- WGSA 35 (34.1) CW - Crystal clear 90% of the time, occasional pixelation
Here are a couple of shots of the existing antenna in case that helps:
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We've been up there and straightened the few elements that are off, but the first good strong wind and they're back against the boom.
Based on reading we've done here and elsewhere, we're thinking we'll need something along the lines of the Winegard 7698P or maybe even the Winegard HD8200U. Are we on the right track? Do we need this extreme fringe class of antenna, or would a smaller one suffice? Are there better alternatives?
Before we spend anything on this adventure, we hoped that we could tap into the collective wisdom and experience here.
Thanks in advance for any/all advice you might care to share.
- Marty -