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Old 6-Sep-2013, 6:05 PM   #1
chicago_expat
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Chicago TV stations in Milwaukee

I found two older threads on receiving Chicago TV stations in Milwaukee here http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.p...ight=milwaukee and here http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.p...ight=milwaukee

but neither thread has any results indicating whether they were successful. I am also interested in pulling in Chicago OTA stations using a dedicated antenna, but have two concerns:
  1. Antenna size
  2. Probability of success
I have a three story single family home, and can mount an antenna on the roof, or chimney with an approximate height of 50 feet with no obstructions. My fool report is here: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...46ae1f254672ef

I have looked at the Winegard HD7698P, and want to know if there is a smaller alternate antenna that will work, like one of the Antennas Direct ClearStreams. The HD7698P is a very large antenna, but viewed from the ground may not look so big. I am somewhat concerned about the asthetics and don't want to annoy my neighbors with a ginormous unsightly antenna.

Ultimately the antenna output will be connected to some type of streaming box (Silicondust HD Homerun, or SimpleTV box) so I don't need an A/B switch or splitters since there will only be a single load.

Thanks for the help
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