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Originally Posted by chs
The TV is a Vizio VW47L. I've got the antenna orientated as closely as I can to 53deg. The antenna throws off my compass, so I have to hold it a certain distance away! Thus the orientation is eyeballed to some extent.
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If you try using the
Interactive Maps feature on TV Fool, you can turn on the option for "Show lines pointing to each transmitter" on the map page. This will overlay lines on the map showing you the path toward each transmitter.
Switch the map to "satellite view" and zoom in to get a detailed look at your house. With the lines turned on, you can get a better feel for how the antenna should be aimed relative to your house. This might not be any better than the "eyeball" estimates you've already done, but it's just another sanity check you can apply to make sure you're not completely off the mark.
If you ever have the antenna outdoors, the lines on the map are also useful for spotting landmarks or other visual cues that will help you find the right aim for the antenna.