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Old 13-Jul-2012, 4:17 AM   #4
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If you mount two antennas on the same mast, put the UHF antenna on top.

Aim point suggestions are starting points. You'll want to fine tune the aim after first installing the antenna. If you have a signal meter built into a TV, use it. Aiming is usually an exercise in compromise, the goal is to get reliable reception of the most signals. After all, you'll probably spend more time watching a TV program, not the signal meter.

You'll get more reliable reception if you can mount the antenna(s) so they aren't aimed at trees or buildings.

If you use the satellite mount to support a 10' mast, consider wind loading. I'm sure you don't want the roof damaged. Some sort of guy wire or other support will be needed.

The UVSJ diplexer will combine the two antennas properly. You don't need an A/B switching arrangement.
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