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Old 15-Mar-2012, 4:53 PM   #4
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Attic mounting would not be my first choice. I would much prefer to mount on the roof, clear of neighboring trees and buildings.

If I use the TV Fool data provided in your first post, I'd start by pointing a Winegard HD7698P equipped with an Antennas Direct CPA-19 preamp at about 45° (compass) then fine tune the aim to see if I can get KPXM reliably while not loosing any MSP signals I considered important to me.

During the testing phase, I'd also swing the antenna around to point in the direction of Mankato to see if I would be willing to invest in a second antenna dedicated to that direction.

Of course you can try this in the attic, but you'll be limiting your chances.
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