Wow great info, thanks a lot. This gives me a much better understanding. In the analog days, I would have to say I was a little more over the cliff than on. Now in the digital, I'm a little more on the edge.
The Pine trees blocking the line of sight to the translators are many and dense. I'd say I would have to get up around 50' to see over them. I could either place an antenna a little up the slope and higher than the treetops at a distance of around 100' from the house, or keep it where it is and maybe raise it to 25' or 30'. That would make it about 15' above the metal roof but still lower than the nearby treetops.
I would not need a VHF antenna, only UHF. What antenna and extras would you recommend?
Thanks,
Birddog
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