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Old 14-Mar-2014, 1:12 PM   #4
elmo
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If you want to go for the best signal, an outdoor install is best. I assume you want all you can pull. Then the ANT-751 would be a decent choice for your situation. Note that it's not rated for VHF-Lo, and Ch 6 is in the VHF-Lo spectrum. But since 6 looks like a good strong signal, I don't expect an issue there at all. Even UHF antennas can sometimes pull in some VHF if the signal is strong enough. Your flat antenna is UHF only. And the HD7084 may have a longer reach than the ANT-751, but the beam width may make it harder for you to pull from the two tower locations. Think of it as a spot light where you could better use a flood light. Putting that in the attic may not perform as well as you'd think.

The primary broadcast towers nearest you are about 90 degrees apart, so you will have to find a sweet spot in between. Your stronger stations are SE from your location, some weaker from the SSW. You can check signal strength across the channels on your TV's diagnostic screen. Always rescan after you make changes.

When you are testing and tuning, if possible, isolate the connection from the antenna to just one TV. If your coax terminates in a wiring closet, then you can disconnect from any multi-splitters. Point is, the more connections, the weaker the signal is due to being split. Once you're tuned in, then you can look at a distribution amp, which can increase the strength so that the tuners can lock it in easily. How many TV's are you connecting?
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