The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know about designing a complete system. My budget isn't unlimited but probably justifiable when terminating cable cost is factored in.
I'm interested "timger's fixed antenna(s), tuners and HTPC suggestion. A couple questions if you would.
1) I've read about issues that occur when consolidating multiple antennas, are these issues negated by the tuners or the HTPC?
2) In this scenario, I like "StephanieS" configuration (post #2). Is it appropriate as a base system to now or later build into a tuner/HTPC system?
3) Could you supply a link to an appropriate diagram (block diagram) of a typical antenna/tuner/HTPC system?
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Just for your consideration ...
You can have as many fixed antennas as you want, if you have the budget, the room on the roof and a tuner for each. You don't need a rotator if your fixed antennas cover the channels you want. Connect the tuners to a HTPC (home theatre PC) working as a DVR and send saved or live programming from any of the covered channels to any TV in the house. The Silicon Dust tuners are very popular - http://www.silicondust.com/
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