[LimeyRich]

Hi : Brand new to this forum too. I see from your report that you are in about the same relationship mileage wise from the Jacksonville/Kinston/ New Bern , TV antennas ( to your S.W.) as I am from the Wilmington ones (to my W.S.W.).
We recycled two $14.95 two bay Amazon "Eagle Aspens"chinese cheapie's into a 4bay (McLapp design) antenna ( less than 38" high) that sits in our attic facing W.S.W. It's mounted on a 1 1/4 " wooden pole. The results are excellent, ABC,NBC,FOX,CBS,ION, plus much more! 19 named stations 24 viewable channels (6 sub-channels) altogether. Plus perfect viewing in the lousy weather we just had earlier in the week. Mc Lapp's link below.
[URL="http://m4antenna.eastmasonvilleweather.com/index.html"]

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So my point is, I think you would be very happy with a four bay DB4 "Whisker" type antenna in the attic also.
Hopefully the folks on this forum will chime in shortly, as they are a fountain of knowledge and helpfulness.
P.S. I know nothing technical about antennas. Just browsing this site helped.
P.P.S Walmart has those Eagle Aspens too
All the best, Happy Holidays! Rich.

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