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Old 18-Sep-2013, 9:33 PM   #2
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Metal ducts near an antenna are a problem worth avoiding. Metal reflects signal and if close to the antenna, detunes it.

A well made 4-bay UHF antenna (Antennas Direct DB4e for example) mounted clear of obstructions (outdoors preferably) would be a very good option. You may need to add a second antenna to make WTZT reliable. An Antennacraft Y5713 is designed to receive real CH-7 through CH-13 would be my choice. You can combine the two antennas into a common cable by using a UHF/VHF combiner. The Antennas Direct EU385CF include the combiner and a weather proof housing.
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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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