Some of this has been discussed in my other threads but I want to consolidate and explain better where I would like to go.
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Current Equipment
ANT751 (attic mounted) pointed at 123degT
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~50ft quad shielded RG6 coax
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8-Port Bi-Directional Cable TV HDTV Amplifier (MA28PN)
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~25ft quad shielded RG6 coax to TV1
~25ft quad shielded RG6 coax to TV2
~10ft quad shielded RG6 coax to HDHOMERUN (HDHR3-US)
Current Results
With this setup, I can receive all of the Philly (122/123degT) channels that I care about with the following results:
UHF channels: 90% - 100% signal.
Hi-VHF channels: 90% - 100% signal
Lo-VHF channels: 60% - 85% signal
While this setup works very well, I would really like to boost the signal quality of the Lo-VHF Philly channels.
Aspirations- I want to continue to receive all Philly channels (122/123degT) at the highest possible signal
- Keeping the attic installation is a must. I have a fair amount of room up there (especially horizontally) so we can be creative.
- I would like to also receive RC46 (VCHs 69.1, 69.2 and 69.3) @ 36degT (Allentown). I do not need to receive the VHF channels from those towers.
Questions/Thoughts- Speaking specifically of the Philly channels, I was thinking that having separate antennas for UHF, Hi-VHF and Lo-VHF would be the way to go. However, I am limited vertically. Can I combine a UHF/Hi-VHF antenna (DB4.DB8) with a Lo-VHF Antenna?
- If the above is not possible, would I then need to have separate antennas for all 3 ranges...UHF, Hi-VHF and Lo-VHF? Honestly, I'm not even sure the a pure Hi-VHF antenna exists.
- Would a simple dipole FM antenna work for my Lo-VHF needs?
- RE: Allentown RC46 (36degT)...I assume that a normal DB4 or DB8 is all I would need to get this. I have about 25ft horizointally availbale in my attic so I could get this antenna away from the others.
- In another thread I was told that if I point the Philly antenna(s) @ 126degT, I could point the Allentown antenna @ 36degT and have a 90deg null...thus lett me using a simple combiner/splitter. Sound right?
TIA for the help guys...I really appreciate it!
John