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Old 17-Mar-2011, 11:36 PM   #12
GroundUrMast
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If I were building an antenna system from scratch, I would either use a Winegard HD7694P or HD7080P. The final choice would be based on what the long term plans of WTFV are. If they are going to continue operation on real channel 50, I would use the 7694. If they plan to consolidate operations to only real channel 5, I would use the 7080.

I suggest you call or email the engineering department at WTFV.

I would also want to cable all of my TV outlets back to a common point so I can use one splitter. One antenna should have no problem serving all the sets in the house. If you are going to need to split more than four ways, we can talk about a distribution amplifier.

Does your existing antenna look similar to either of the Winegard models I have mentioned? If not can you describe it or post a photo of it? Can you describe in some detail were the antennas are mounted, how high, what obstructions are with in a few hundred feet of them? I'm still not sure what you have to work with... I would like to understand whether or not your existing antenna can be restored to service or not.
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