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Old 7-Mar-2014, 5:05 PM   #19
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@dmfdmf, Thanks for the observation & question...

I think teleview's efforts to optimize the installation of the existing 751 were a sound and reasonable approach.

By post 9 of this thread, the OP had concluded they wanted to consider another antenna. Given that the two H-VHF signals (RCH-8 & RCH-10) are roughly 90° off the main beam, I fall back on my experience with multipath problems and tend toward a solution that I believe would offer a higher probability of reliable reception. They already own the 751, so rather than tossing it aside, I offered a solution that is similar to that used by may other San Diego viewers. (I believe that a larger, more directional combo antenna would further reduce the chances of reliable reception from the side.)

As I look at the signals available from the LA direction, the distance makes me fearful of variable atmospheric conditions producing a form of multipath interference. Also, many of the distant signals are flagged with co-channel adjacent channel warnings. As a result, I chose to focus my attention on the local signals from the San Diego market. (If in the same situation, I'd opt to build a separate LA receiving system, using a big DX antenna or combination.)

Part of my thinking process includes the idea that I don't want to recommend a solution that 'almost' gets the job done... nor do I want to waste the OP's money... Again, it's a judgement call, and it's rare that there is only one workable solution.

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