Above the roof in such a manner that the roof and building are not , obstructing , impeding , blocking , reception in the direction of , South , South West , South East .
Instal a Winegard HD7698P antenna aimed at about 190 degree magnetic compass direction.
Here is how to aim antennas ,
www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html
Use a Real and Actual magnetic compass to aim antenna.
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Here are some above the roof antenna mounts.
www.ronard.com/909911.html
Use the , ronard(911) , 5 foot tripod antenna mount.
www.ronard.com/34424560.html
Use the , ronard(4560) , eave antenna mount.
www.ronard.com/ychim.html
Measure around the chimney and use a , ronard(2212) , ronard(2218) , ronard(2224) .
Buy the ronard antenna mounts at ,
www.solidsignal.com , by typing , ronard(x) , in the solidsignal search box or buy from ,
www.ronard.com .
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Install a Winegard , LNA-200 'Boost' XT , antenna amplifier.
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For 1 Tv connected use No splitter.
For 2 Tv's connected use a , Holland Electronics , HFS-2D , 2 way splitter.
For 3 Tv's connected use a , Holland Electronics , HFS-3D , 3 way splitter.
Buy the HFS splitters at ,
www.solidsignal.com
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As Always , trees and tree leaves , plants and plant leaves , have a , Negative Effect on Broadcast Tv reception
Absorbing , Blocking , Reception
Mult-path reflecting Tv signals bouncing around
and so do buildings including your own roof and house.
The Best Pratice is to install the 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.
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The Tv/s Must Channel Scan for the , OTA= Over The Air , Digital Broadcast Tv stations/channel , often named the ~ DTV Channels ~ Air Channels ~ Antenna Channels ~ in the Tv Setup Menu because the Tv transmission and reception travel through 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 , DTV channels ~ Air Channels ~ Antenna Channels .
Scan for channels.