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you quoted the Wineguard HD8200U --- is there a difference between that antenna and the Solid Signal HD8200XL --- looks to be the same antenna for 1/2 the price..... from the same source.
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The HD8288XL is a clone. It says Made in America, but I have some doubts about its quality because I don't have any experience with it. You are certainly welcome to try it.
The point that Tower Guy was trying to make was that if you are happy with the local news on WCWN, you wouldn't need an antenna that covered VHF-Low, and would be able to use an antenna that was for VHF-High and UHF, which would be narrower. But, maybe you want to stick with an all channel antenna in case you do want channel 6.
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Also, you recommended the Channel Master 7778 pre-amp. From my understanding, the Channel Master 7777 offers higher gain and lower noise for just a couple dollars more.....but I also understand that the Channel Master 7777 is s more susceptible to overload from strong signals --- would that be an issue at my location ?
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I was being cautious because Channel Master is cautious. They have had many returns of new 7777s from customers that should have ordered the 7778, because the 7777 does overload easily. That probably would not be an issue at your location after looking at your tvfool report and your fmfool report (post 3, attachment 2). I have not seen any tests that support the claim of a lower noise figure for the 7777.
I have had good results with my 7777, but it was the older model that had a good reputation. When PCT bought out CM, closed the NC plant, and fired their talented engineers, they redesigned the 7777, but kept the same model number which really caused a lot of confusion. Our impression was that they retained the same model number to trade on the old 7777 reputation. They could have at least called it the 7777A.