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Old 5-Nov-2013, 9:55 PM   #1
blu merle
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Request guidance on antenna equipment and setup

Hi,

We’ve been reading through this forum and after seeing your advice, we'd appreciate guidance regarding what you think might be the best antenna and set-up for OTA tv.

Here’s the report: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...46ae44e55327d2

Some details in case they help:

-Rabbit ears hooked up to our HTPC (Haughppaugh TV Tuner Card 2250 ) pulls in ABC, CBS, and sometimes Fox and CW. All of them pixilate at some time or other with Fox and CW being the most finicky.

-Stations we’re interested in (HD versions):
PBS
FOX
CW
ABC
NBC
CBS

-Location wise a bit lower in elevation from the rest of our neighborhood, lots of tall trees (poplars, southern pines).

-Roof installation is not an option at this time, so our attic will have to do. 2 story house with a day basement, so the back of the house which faces the direction of the majority of transmitters is essentially 3 stories. Roof is a very steep pitch, asphalt shingles over OSB sheathing.

-Preferred method is to run the antenna cable to the media home run in the basement, approx. 50 ft. Then feed that to the rest of the house via a splitter of some sort, longest run at 50 ft.

-Total number of outlets to use actively is 3, but eventually may need/want to connect other existing outlets (up to 7 or 8).

-Currently have Leviton 3x8 enhanced RF distribution module, 1 GHz (Cat No. 47692-3By) unused and available. Here’s the link: http://www.levitonproducts.com/catal...BF5A2&pid=1208

Thanks for the help!
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