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Old 28-Jan-2011, 12:33 AM   #1
m1kzuua8
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Antenna advice for South SJ, CA

Hi,

I am in this following location:
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...3cf48e708a42d6

I plan to chimney-mount the antenna on the rooftop (single-story, assuming 25 feet).


I am mainly trying to get to these stations:

- ABC (high VHF Ch 10): 71 miles @19°.
- NBC (high VHF Ch 12): 40 miles @315°
- KTLN (UHF Ch 47) : 71 miles @329°.

I wonder what antenna is the best choice. These are what I have in mind:

Winegard HD8200U/HD7084P.
AntennaCraft HD1850/HBU55.


For UHF, HD7084P is rated 45 miles while HD8200U is rated 60+ miles. I wonder if HD7084P is good enough?


I wonder if I need an amplifier, though some stations are only 10-15miles from my location.


Also, I wonder if I do need a rotor to get both the UHF stations 71 miles @329° and UHF stations 51 miles @ 51° (KACA-LP in Modesto/Manteca areas, not shown in the report) as they are about 90° apart.


Thanks.

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