A Simple 1 antenna reception situation.
For reliable reception.
Above the high point of the roof in such a manner that the roof and house are not blocking reception to the , north , north west , south west , east.
Install a Winegard HD7696P antenna with a Winegard HDP-269 preamp aimed at about 345 degree magnetic compass direction , a in between aim direction.
Here is how to aim antennas ,
http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html.
Here are some antenna mounts.
http://www.ronard.com/909911.html if using the tripod antenna mount use the 5 foot antenna mount.
http://www.ronard.com/34424560.html if using the eave antenna mount use the #4560.
http://www.ronard.com/ychim.html.
http://www.ronard.com.
Buy the ronard antenna mounts at solidsignal by typing the word ronard in the solidsignal search box or buy from ronard.
Here are some places to buy antennas and etc. ,
http://www.solidsignal.com ,
http://www.amazon.com ,
http://www.winegarddirect.com.
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For 1 Tv connected use No splitter.
For 2 Tv's connected use a , HFS-2D , 2 way splitter.
For 3 Tv's connected use a , HFS-3D , 3 way splitter.
For 4 Tv's connected use a , HFS-4D , 4 way splitter.
Buy the HFS splitters at ,
http://www.solidsignal.com
, or ,
http://www.hollandelectronics.com.
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As always , trees and tree leaves do a good job of , reflecting , reducing , blocking , Digital Tv reception and so do buildings and other obstructions including your own roof and house.
It is best to install the HD7696P antenna at a location that has the least amount to no amount of obstructions of any type or kind in the directions of reception including your own roof and house.
The Tv/s Must Channel Scan for the Digital Broadcast Tv Channels , often neamed the 'Air Channels' or 'Antenna Channels' in the Tv setup menu because the Tv transmissions travel through the air from the transmitting antenna to the receiving antenna.
Some Digital Tv's will automatic channel scan for cable tv channels.
DO NOT channel scan for cable tv channels.
Go into the Tv setup menu and select , 'Air Channels' / 'Antenna Channels'.