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Old 29-Aug-2014, 4:11 AM   #1
Mr_Aa
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Advice on setup (antenna, amplifier, splitter) needed to "cut cable"

Hi All experts,

Trying to cut the chains and break free of my long and dreaded cable bill. I have beers surfing around in the forum reading about the different options/suggestions provided by y'all and I was hoping I could be fortunate enough to also receive some guidance.

10 ft. report
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...ec2f9fd548e5e1

15 ft. Report
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...d24324c6492472

20 ft. report
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...d243cd5b41e9e5

24 ft. report
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...ec2f0b8235ccdb


I was hoping to be able to receive the following channels; FOX, NBC, CBS, PBS & ABC

I have to install in the addict as I am renting. The antenna installation height will be between 18-24 ft. There are neighboring houses around which would potentially block me (their roof), but does seem like I might have struck a bit of luck as there is a 1 level house in my 180-195 direction, which my attic mount would clear over.
I would like to connect 4 TV's to it and cable run from antenna to my cable distribution point is about ~50 ft and from there to each TV probably another 50-75 ft.

So logical diagram would be:
Antenna --> 50 ft. RG-6 --> junction box with splitter (guess it would natural to place the splitter here) --> 4 x 50-75 ft. RG-6 --> 4 x TV

Questions:
- What antenna would you recommend (and since an attic install, would you recommend several antennas which would be more band specific)?
- would you recommend a system amplifier (and if so, where would I place it compared to splitter)
- Any particular splitter you would recommend that I use?
- Anything else you can recommend .

Thank you for your time and knowledge.
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