[Pete Higgins]

kenj66,

7 minutes is to scan from 470 MHz (channel 14) to 700 MHz just 2 MHz above channel 51. Narrower ranges take less time.

Some of the unique tuner devices available these days seem more promising.

I agree. The utility is in being able to capture a snapshot of the entire spectrum and compare it to another snapshot of the same chunk of spectrum. I often do this when I'm comparing two antennas or two different amplifiers.

Try Home Depot & Walmart for local. I’m using Home Depot's turnbuckles and RG-6.

3/8 in. x 10-1/2 in. Zinc-Plated Turnbuckle Hook/Eye
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-8-in-x-10-1-2-in-Zinc-Plated-Turnbuckle-Hook-Eye-10086/202183408

1/8 in. x 50 ft. Galvanized Uncoated Wire Rope
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-8-in-x-50-ft-Galvanized-Uncoated-Wire-Rope-13060/202048206

500 ft. RG6 18 AWG Coaxial Black Cable
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Southwire-500-ft-RG6-18-AWG-Coaxial-Black-Cable-56918245/202316478

RCA Antenna Pre-Amplifier
http://www.walmart.com/ip/RCA-Antenna-Pre-Amplifier/14554631


This is a company I can recommend for mail order.
Channel Master CM3084 Wire Guy Galvanized Steel 100 FT
http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp?p=CM3084&ss=205721

Best to plan everything you need and order in one shipment or the shipping will kill you. Good luck and let us know how everything works out.