Quote:
Originally Posted by GroundUrMast
The published specs for the Antennacraft U8000 and Winegard HD-8800 are very similar. Both claim forward gain of roughly 12 dB and both claim a F/B ratio of roughly 17 dB. (I'll take reliable numbers over anecdotal reports and reviews.)
Either of these panel antennas would be easy to chimney mount. Facing 135° they would offer reception of WLXI and higher. The modest F/B ratio would let WXII & WUNL in through the back of the antenna.
My only concern is the dense trees, the attenuation caused by the foliage can be significant. I would try with no amplifier to begin with. I would avoid the attic.
|
Thank you for your reply, the information is greatly appreciated.
Above you stated that the "Facing 135° they would offer reception of WLXI and higher." Did "higher" mean that with those antennas I would be able to pick up the following channels..
WCWG
WXLV
WFMY
WMYV
WGHP
and WLXI
The channels above along with WXII and WUNL are the local channels I would want to try to get for local news and so on.