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Originally Posted by MetHerb
I have a Winegard HD-9032 and a Radio Shack Pre-Amp and a generic rotor.
What I'm looking to do is revamp my whole setup from top to bottom to get the best possible reception. I'd like to add a VHF antenna. I'm wondering what they optimum antenna setup would be.
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Your UHF antenna is already doing very well. It could be improved by stacking a second HD-9032 above the existing antenna or replacing the single HD-9032 with a pair of XG91 antennas. This article talks about stacking a pair of 4228 antennas, but the theory is valid for any UHF only antenna.
http://www.hdtvprimer.com/ANTENNAS/16bay.html
The addition of a high band VHF antenna would be helpful. Consider either a Y10-7-13 or YA1713.
It's possible that a Channel Master 7777 would be slightly better than the Radio Shack amp that you have. There is a switch inside the 7777 that allows you to add the antennas together internally using circuitry in the 7777. To use your existing preamp purchase a UVSJ.
These items can be purchased on-line or perhaps in Worcester at Stark Electronic.
The extra height may not offer much improvement unless it helps you clear nearby trees.