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Information about directional antennas and antenna aiming.
Directional antennas such as and not limited to the ANT751 , receive the best at the front of the antenna , the forward direction.
A little less at front angles to the antenna.
Less at back angles to the antenna.
Less at the back of the antenna.
Directional antennas receive the least amount directly on the sides of the antenna.
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Looking at your radar plot and channel list , I see the the weakest signal strength Tv stations are to the , north west at about 317 degree magnetic compass direction.
The Tv stations in the other directions are stronger signal strength.
If the antenna is aimed at about 340 degree magnetic compass direction , that will put the weakest Tv stations toward the front and front angle to the antenna , so as to receive more of the Tv stations to the , north west.
And will put the stronger Tv stations in the other directions at , front angle for the north east Tv stations and back angle for the south west Tv stations and back of antenna for the strong signal strength south east Tv stations.
And no Tv stations will be directly on the sides of the antenna.
This will receive the most amount of Tv stations with 1 antenna aimed in 1 direction.
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As always , the starting antenna aim direction is the--> starting antenna aim direction.
The antenna aim can be adjusted for best reception.
Most Digital Tv's have a Signal Strength Meter and some digital Tv's also have a Signal Quality Meter.
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As always , trees and tree leaves , plants and plant leaves , have a Negative Effect on broadcast Tv reception and so do buildings and other obstructions including your own roof and house
Some and not all Negative Effects are
Absorbing , Blocking , Reception
Multi-Path reflecting signals bouncing around.
The Best Practice is to install the antenna at a location that has the least amount to no amount of obstructions of any type or kind in the directions of reception including your own roof and house.
Last edited by teleview; 20-Nov-2013 at 3:35 AM.
Reason: Clarify information and typos.
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