[StephanieS]

Hi Johnnie,

I would've have suggested a combiner like the Antennas Direct EU385CF-1s myself and perhaps a Antennas Direct DB8 instead of the 7896p, but we have a little problem in that high VHF NBC WMTW RF 8 is at magnetic 77. It is in that range of towers the OP wants to try for from magnetic 77 to 93. That is why the 7869p was recommended due to high-VHF and UHF signals being present from very good to weak signal strength. My thoughts were it was better to keep the 7698P at full reception ability for the following reasons:

1. The OP likely won't be able to run a preamp on the 7698P due to very good signals on RF 44 and RF 8. Overloading the receiver is a real possibility if attempting to run a preamp.

2. WENH is way outside at magnetic 208 the 7698P's beam if orientated at 84 magnetic.

3. Separate coaxes terminating at an A/B switch allow for a preamp with the Y10-7-13 and with RF 8 off the rear, the OP has a better chance at catching the PBS WENH since all PBS's are weak to extremely weak in this situation. This allows the OP to focus on specifically desired hi-VHF signals and allow the 7698P to work independently.

I hear what you are saying, it'd be so much easier to combine.

In the end though, combing the two antennas with high-VHFs desired for each antenna, made combing a no-go in this situation in my opinion.

Knock out RF 8, now we're talking about combing. However, a reliable RF 8 and NBC programming is one I'm certain the OP would want. Thus, I would say this is a "no other option" situation because any combing will likely yield a loss of a OP desired signal.

Cheers.