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Old 31-Mar-2011, 5:20 AM   #3
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If you are able get above the tops of nearby trees, you will gain signal and reliability.

I would recommend a two antenna system. An Antennas Direct XG91 for the UHF channels. A Winegard YA-1713 for the H-VHF channels. An Antennacraft 10G221 preamplifier would have separate inputs for each antenna. It also has an FM trap which may be needed.

A fixed aim toward 74° for the YA-1713 and 75° to 85° for the XG91 (85° gives you a shot at seeing the CW affiliate, WLWC) offers the major networks. You could choose to include a rotator, though if you have multiple sets, you may find a rotator a source of frustration to the person who doesn't have the remote.

Some may suggest a single combination UHF/H-VHF antenna, I think you need every bit of UHF gain available because of the low signal levels and potential interference from distant stations on the same channel. The XG91 is one of the highest gain UHF antennas in the consumer market.
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