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Old 30-Sep-2013, 9:18 AM   #1
laststraw
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antenna choice for western Pennsylvania

Our cable provider recently deleted the HD signal for the ABC,CBS, and NBC local affiliates from basic cable so we're looking into OTA reception. I've been reading on here about the antenna options - thanks to all posters who share their experience and knowledge so freely!

I already had a cheap HomeWorx HW110AN and initial tests are promising! We're about 25-30 miles from the transmitters and the antenna pulls in good digital signals for CBS and Fox (Virt Ch 2.1 and 53.1) when hung in a south facing closet on the 3rd floor approx 28 feet above ground - the house is constructed of wood with aluminum siding. It can also pick up a good CBS signal through a north facing window on the same floor.

We're looking for an antenna that will also get ABC, NBC, and PBS. The RCA ANT751 that I've read about here looks like a good option since it is small enough to be mounted in the closet and can be mounted outside if needed. Is this a good choice or are there better antennas for our situation that are also small enough to fit in a 4ft x 6ft closet?

The signal analysis results for 10, 25, and 50 feet are:

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...46aebdf6919d98

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...46ae8d560690e5

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...46aed998e82e48

Thanks again!
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