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Old 20-Jan-2014, 5:35 PM   #2
StephanieS
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Hello DrDave,

What are your specific goals with reception? Do you just want main affiliates in NBC, ABC, CBS, PBS and FOX? Or, are you looking to receive specific signals?

Are you planning to split the signal to multiple TVs? If so, how many and estimated length of coaxes?

You are fortunate in that at magnetic heading 59 you are serviced by signals that offers you a nice "one stop" location. These provide NBC, CW, FOX and CBS. ABC programming will come from magnetic 50 and WSHV. PBS WVPT is strong enough there is a reasonable chance at reception off the back of installed antenna.

If you are just interested in being served by the affiliates that are the easiest to receive , I suggest a Antennacraft HBU33 high-vhf (channels 7-13) and UHF (14 and above) all in one application. http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp...na-%28hbu33%29 Signals are reasonably good at your location. This antenna is on the stronger side for your application, however, I prefer to recommend antennas one notch above rating. In addition, the 1-edge conditions of WSHV are best to factor in that extra notch to. 1-edge conditions can be a little more tricky due to signals being geographically blocked. Thus, they have to go around the terrain and be bent to get to you. They can be unpredictable. It's wise when choosing antennas, target your weakest signal and pathway situation, choose the antenna that can handle that reception situation. If you have stronger signals on the same heading, they should be received as well. Thus, for WSHV is why I recommended the HBU33 to handle that 1-edge situation.

Orientate HBU33 to magnetic 55. I would expect to see the translator that provide NBC, CW as well as WSVF which provides CBS and FOX. I'd also expect to see WSHV ABC/MeTV and WVPT PBS off the back.

Mount antenna on roof and clear of obstructions if possible. There are options such as a tripods or eave mounts for installation. Run coax indoors and test to one TV patched directly into antenna. Perform channel scan.

That'll be the moment of truth.

Charlottesville and Roanoke primary signals are going to be tough haul. They would require one of the strongest set ups to have a chance. Your map doesn't give a lot of hope though. Thus, I recommend the application above for the easiest reception of main affiliates.

We can chat more if you intend to split signals to multiple TVs and if that requires additional planning.

Regards.

Last edited by StephanieS; 20-Jan-2014 at 5:55 PM.
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