[athiktos]

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Are you using a preamp now?

Thanks for the reply! I am not using a preamp. I have been doing a little research on amplifiers because I don't want to get the wrong one for my needs. I at least think I need a preamp over any other type of amplifier.

The VHF kit might not have enough gain for 13. You might have to combine the DB4e with an MCM 30-2475 or 30-2476 using a UVSJ.
Combining two UHF antennas aimed in different directions with a splitter in reverse, often doesn't work; you just have to try it. If it doesn't work, you need to keep the two antennas separate and use an A/B switch.

For what it's worth, I receive channel 29 very well with rare interruption on the screen. Given my first floor, no amp setup, it is pretty much crystal clear all the time. Channel 13 is in the same location but the biggest difference I see between the two channels is the (NM) with 13 being 6.2 and channel 29 having a (NM) of 1.3. I understand it's optimal to have an NM of 0. Is this why you recommend the MCM's over the VHF kit from Antennas Direct?

An alternative would be to connect the main antenna to the TV antenna input and connect the second antenna to a separate tuner with its output connected to the aux input of the TV.

Thanks for options, I'll likely try your initial suggestions first.

Lastly, my brother is the one who gave me the 2nd separate DB4e. He moved to FL and didn't want to take it with him. He is back for a visit and he asked if I was using it...go figure. Since I haven't put it up on the TV tower yet, I am going to give it back to him. Would you suggest I get another antenna for a different angle outside of my DB4e and the VHF antenna aimed South?