I would agree with this in respect to the trees. Nate, if you attempting the 51 mile translator site with tree blockage, disappointment will likely be the result. Hence, I wouldn't pump any money into it. I'm with ADTech here.
In regards to distant lower wattage translators I have success stories, so it can be done. Even my ANT751 works 98% reliably K23HT-D at 250 watts and 56 miles in line of sight conditions.
The key is line of sight.
If the terrain is as favorable as the TV Fool Map shows and if you get a clear shot at the NNW with the right antenna I'd put you at 65-70% you can do the 51 mile translators mostly to fully reliable with careful component installation.
Maybe I'm just the gooey optimist though.
Cheers.
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Originally Posted by ADTech
Dang it! i checked the closer translator site but didn't check the one 51 miles away.
I will submit that a 284 watt UHF signal from 51 miles away is unlikely to be stable and reliable, regardless of the signal analysis, especially through trees.
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