[markieb]

GroundUrMast, thanks for the reply and recommendations on antennas and other parts. Do you feel the HD7694P has the range for the stations to the northwest (55-57 miles away)? The specs I found online (winegard direct) state the range as 35 miles VHF and 25 miles UHF. I prefer the HD7694P over the others due to it's smaller size.

Which brings me back to the 8-bay HDB8X, What is your reasoning as to why this is not a good choice? If it is construction, would a different 8-bay for another manufacturer be OK? Or if it is due to it being a UHF only antenna, after reviewing what stations are VHF to the northwest 7(NBC), 10(CBS), 12(FOX) and 13(PBS) all these networks are covered by stations to the Southeast that are UHF, only in different markets. So I feel I could get by with a UHF only antenna (if my thinking is correct). Also once again the compact size is much preferred over a 9-12 foot long antenna.

Also if I were to go with an 8-bay (if in your opinion it would fit the bill for my needs) would I still need one of the pre-amps you mentioned (the 3-way splitter is a given)?

Thanks for your time and expertise. I value your opinion and anyone else who wants to chime in on this matter, you all know much more than I do in the realm of antennas.