Hello all,
I am posting on behalf of my friend who wants to add an antenna to their house. (They signed up but have been awaiting posting privileges for a few days).
Here is the TV Fool Report.
I have been advised that he is looking to receive as many Canadian channels on the list as possible along with the major American stations.
American (Real Channel): 32, 14, 33, 39, 33, 38, 49, 7
Canadian (Real Channel): 20, 19, 41, 44
Any other channels after this will just be extra.
He has 3 TVs he would like to attach to (possibly 4, but it's rarely used). One TV will have a DVR (either a Dual tuner or Quad tuner).
So I guess what I am looking for is what is the antenna he should purchase and where he should point it? (I'm thinking directly at 330 deg, but am fearful of the strong signal that may be picked up from 32).
Also, what other add-ons should he figure on purchasing. For instance a powered 4 way splitter to distribute the signal, a preamp (probably not but worth asking), or anything of the like.
I will advise him to place the antenna on a tripod on his roof. I have grounded my antenna in the past, so I will make sure that the tripod/mast and the coax run will be grounded before entering the house.
If there is anything else I have missed please advise.
As an aside, I must say that this forum helped me immensely in attaching my antenna to my home. It has been awesome not having to deal with cable or satellite company BS anymore. It has been a worth while investment to say the least.
Thanks.