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Originally Posted by roundbox52
The antennas will need to stay under roof as I won't win the argument for putting them on the roof.
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Turning an antenna in the attic will require a big antenna and a big attic. For instance, the HBU-55 has a turning radius of 76", meaning that nearly a 13' diameter is needed to turn it. Eliminating the losses through the roofing material are more important than the extra height on the roof. You may find reception in the attic now, but loose it when there is snow on the roof. You might be lucky enough to aim through a gable end if you don't have aluminum siding.
The other tact is to try a smaller, cheaper antenna indoors and once it is obvious of the reception limitations, move it to an inconspicuous location on the roof that's not visible from the street. If you want to try it, consider the Winegard HD-1080. That antenna has VHF reception off the back that might pick up CBC on channel 12 while the UHF front side is aimed between the Buffalo UHF stations. You'll still need the preamp. You can try it without the rotator.