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Old 2-Aug-2021, 1:14 AM   #5
rabbit73
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Originally Posted by ssharnick View Post
Hi Rabbit. Our move in date is rapidly approaching so am trying to finalize this decision on which antenna(s) to buy, so on this topic, what are your thoughts about this monster, the Extreme Signal HD8200XL? If I were to point the UHF elements and reflectors toward the WFSB towers, do you think the very long VHF elements pick up WTNH or would those elements be directional too?
That antenna is much larger than necessary for your location. It covers UHF, VHF-High, and VHF-Low. The VHF-Low elements are 110" wide. You don't have any VHF-Low channels (Real RF channels 2-6).
https://www.solidsignal.com/Manuals/HD8200XL_Specs.pdf

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