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Old 6-Feb-2017, 12:37 PM   #8
ADTech
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Keep in mind that due to the size and mass of a very large combo antenna, any rotor that can handle it without premature failure is probably going to cost several times the cost of the antenna. The $100-$125 RCA and Channel Master rotors won't last very long with an 8200 on it once the wind starts to blow.

The OP is going to need to make some decisions about what compromises might be involved in making the final selection. Very large combo antennas are large and heavy and require a very robust mounting facility as well as a greater difficulty in installing one. One has to be up to that challenge in order to reap the benefits.

Rotors in a multi-viewer household or one with DVRs are going to require cooperation and agreement among the viewers as to what is going to be watched in whatever direction. Conflicts may be inevitable, depending on the occupants.

Trees in the terminal signal path are always going to raise concerns about signal reliability, especially for UHF signals when the trees are leafed out, wet, and the wind is blowing. Antenna selection alone generally cannot be assured to fix this issue although a larger UHF antenna is usually somewhat helpful. VHF signals, as noted, are less affected by trees.

Just some things to consider...
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