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Originally Posted by martinkopf
Thanks, what antenna would you suggest? The Y10-7-13 I thought would handle my needs? I do prefer to keep it in my attic. You don't think any type of amp/preamp will resolve my issue?
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No amplifier will make any antenna work better. The job of an amplifier is to overcome loss caused by coax and splitters. If the antenna is not receiving a reliable signal due to an obstruction between it and the transmitter, an amplifier is not going to amplify just the desirable signal, it will also amplify the noise and distortion, then add a bit more noise and distortion of it's own. What you get at the TV is stronger noise and distortion with some desirable signal mixed in.
The Y10713 is designed to receive real channels 7 through 13. I'm not aware of a better option until you step up to commercial grade products such as Wade. I doubt you need to spend that kind of money, and if you put a Wade antenna in your attic, it may well perform just as the Y10713 is now.
It's time to 'test' reception outside, clear of the impairments caused by the attic and roof.
http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=13646 As I said earlier, "If we were neighbors, you'd see an Antennas Direct DB4e and an Antennacraft Y10713 on my roof."