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Antenna Advice
Hi all,
We recently moved into a new place (Condo in Kemptville, Ontario, Canada - 45.00.448 -75.38.589)
Decided not to deal with the Cable rip-off - Only really watch PBS and sports anyways. The amplified rabbit ears I had picked up 5 or 6 Ottawa channels, so I decided to try something else. Bought a cheap clone 4 bay antenna that you assemble yourself (Kross). Built a stand for it and put an amp and the reception is much much better. However, stations like the PBS booster in Massina NY (18.1) BARELY flicker. It seems they are right on the edge of reception. These channels especially I would like to be able to pick up.
My questions are :
1- Is it worth my time to go buy a name brand 8 bay antenna? Will that help to push me over the edge of reception? If I receive a 40% signal strength with the 4 bay, how much would you expect the strength to increase with an 8 Bay. I don't mind investing if people think an 8 bay will help push me over the edge. Our deck is about 25 feet off the ground and its a clear path to both locations where the American stations broadcast (Watertown and Massina)
2- There are a few other channels (2-9) that I think should be coming in. Do I need to buy an additional VHF antenna and mount it as well? I have read that combining dissimilar antennas creates a problem.
If an 8 bay is the way to go, would you recommend I just buy another cheap 4 bay and link them up with same length cables? Will it matter if it is a different model of 4 bay antenna but of similar design? - OR is it best I just swallow the pill and buy a NEW 8 bay antenna that is of better quality?
Thanks for you help in advance.
Mike
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