Gosh,
+1 for Towerguy's idea of a two antenna solution.
In this situation I'd almost go with a DB8e with a panel pointed at magnetic 325 and a panel at magnetic 228. Second antenna would be a Y5713 pointed at magnetic 218 for reception of Providence high-VHF.
Connect them through a combiner and run a single lead down.
Boston Butterfly - Fantastic report! The above system could yield you dozens of program streams with the subchannels factored in!
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Originally Posted by BostonButterfly
Are there no combined UHF/VHF antennas that would work in my situation? I'm assuming its because the towers are in opposite directions(?) - but I know nothing about this stuff!
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Antennas work best when they can be pointed at the transmitting source. When you try to "split the difference" across a 100 degree arc, it's like trying to use headlights to see off the side of your car. Your lights are pointed one way, but you need to see in another direction. Same with antennas.
This is why the 2 antenna suggestion is being offered. You want to use your headlights to see in front of you. For maximum chance at reliable reception of Boston and more importantly, Providence pointing at magnetic 218 with UHF and VHF antennas focusing on those signals should get you to WSBE Rhode Island PBS.
This in effect, maximizes your chances for success for both Boston and the signals to the south.
SS