I tried to install an antenna in my attic. I installed a Wingegard 7968, along with a channel master 7777 amp. I was able to get the UHF stations reasonably well (meaning that the signal strength as measured by my TV was 70-88%). Of the two VHF stations, I can get 7.1 at 30%, and 13.1 was too low at 10%. The link to my last questions is
http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=15732
So I have decided to install it in place of the Directv dish. The TVfool report is much better since this will be at 32 feet.
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...8e0385ce749a50
The problem I still have are trees. I have attached a picture looking at the dish from the ground, looking towards 340, and as you can see there are large trees in the line of sight. Actually my house is surrounded by trees so there is no location where I can avoid trees except for 110 degrees.
Since I am a novice at this, I really need some help with the following:
1. What are the chances that if I extend the sat stand by 3 feet and install my antenna facing about 340 that I will get 13.1 and 7.1 clearly.
2. Should I place the antenna horizontal, of face it up (I assume 45+ degrees) towards the top of the trees.
3. Does the amp go outside on the antenna pole - is it environmentally safe.
4. The current sat wire is already grounded, if I add the amp near the antenna will the ground transfer through it and through a standard RG6 patch cord, or do I need to add something.
5. To ground the pole, what gauge wire do I need?
Of course if you see anything that I missed I would appreciate your input.
Thanks for all your help.
By the way I cancelled my directv, and am watching ESPN on sling with no issues.