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Old 27-Jan-2011, 2:52 PM   #1
txv11
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Attic Antenna Help in Cleveland, OH

I am trying to "cut the cable" and have been tinkering with antennas in my attic.

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I created a 4 Bay Bowtie antenna and get results that I can't quite explain. My setup includes a 50' coax run to a 2 way splitter, which then goes into a Silicondust HDHomerun dual tuner. My roof is slate, no foil insulation. I can reliably get real channels 8, 15, and 17. Depending on where the antenna is pointed (with only slight variation) I can reliably get real channel 10 or 26, but typically not both. I'm most interested in receiving the channels 228 degrees to 231 degrees. If I could get the second PBS station at 191 degrees that would be nice, but I recognize it may not be possible.

I also recognize that being a DIY antenna it may not be optimal. But the results seem a little strange. I'm looking for a recommendation on an antenna that would allow me to reliably receive the channels I mentioned above.

Thanks.
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