ADTech,
The contruction materials consisit of a single layer of plywood, roofing paper and roofing shigles. Metals would only include nails to hold the roof together I assume....maybe flashing.
As far as the outside path, there are various patches of trees starting directly behind the house across the street. They are tall as in twice the size of the house accross the street which is slightly shorter than my house. In fact, this trend continues for about 12 miles before reaching kenner, the next city towards the New Orleans area.
So the main channels are relivent. I didn't know that but makes sense now that you mention it.
Jake v,
Here is the alternate report.
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...d243e1f6917c24
It's true that an outside roof or mast mounted install would more than likely get me better results according to what I have recently read. As I looked at the report, I assume that I would have to install at least a 45ft mast to clear the trees accross the street if clearing is required. I am not sure my wife would like that so I put it in the attic. I will try your recommended testing to see what results I get on the weekend and post from there.
I learned about the Gray Hoverman GH0N and this site from a friend at work. He has already went OTA with this antenna and a fractal antenna he built although he is about 10 miles from the nearist broadcast tower. He let me borrow his fractal antenna to test in my area. I installed it by my window on ground level and was not too far from where I installed my current GH0n. I only received 2 to 3 main channels which were stricken with dropouts and pixelazation. From there, I decided to build the larger GH0n antenna assuming it would give me better results which it sort of did. Also, I had the materials handy making the cost only the price of a Radio Shack balun and a little effort.
I want to add that I would be open to the idea of buying an antenna in the future if this antenna does not work out. Also, it would be nice to get stations in Baton Rouge (WNW or 290 degrees) if the programming was different. I will have to look into that.
The report mentions a lot of "C - Co-channel warning" and "A = Adjacent channel warning" in which some channels combine this type of labeling. What does this all mean?
Thanks in advance and Happy Holidays!