Need help with antenna choice, please

[MT15]

Hello,
I'm new here and would just like to get some help on a roof top antenna. I don't see Fox on my inquiry but it is probably there under a translator. I don't necessarily want two different antennas and would like to get as much as I can of course, although two is not out of the question. Am I looking at omnidirectional? Thank you in advance.

Here's the link: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...e1c62eea9de703

[GroundUrMast]

It looks like KTMF carries ABC and Fox.

To keep things simple, one antenna, consider a Winegard HD7694P or Antennacraft HBU-33 pointed south (about 170° per a compass).

The signals from the north are receivable and you can swing the suggested antenna that direction to see if there is anything you're missing... I suspect there is a lot of repeated programing carried on low powered translator stations... But still, it would be good to know if you're missing out on something you would like to have. If you see a signal that you want from the north and can't get it reliably with the one antenna pointed south, then we can likely figure a way to add a UHF only antenna to the mix...

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For reception of Digital Broadcast Tv Stations/Channels in the , Green and Yellow Reception Zones.

The greatest number of Digital Broadcast Tv Stations are to the , North West , West , North , North East.

The Tv stations in those directions are strong to medim signal strength and are LOS=Line Of Sight Reception

A small antenna will receive them.

Above the Peak of the Roof install a , www.antennacraft.net ,

HBU11K antenna aimed at about 319 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 , do not trust a cell phone compass.

The Digital Broadcast Tv Stations/Channels to the , South South East , are even stronger signal strength and will be received through the back of the HBU11K antenna that is aimed to the North West.

A antenna system amplifier will not be required for , 1 , 2 , 3 , Tv's connected.

For 1 Tv connected use No splitter.

For 2 Tv's connected use a 2 way splitter.

For 3 Tv's connected use a 3 way splitter.

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The receivable Tv Stations are to the , North West , West , North East , South South East.

Install the HBU11K antenna Above the Peak of the Roof do that reception is not , obstructed , impeded , blocked , by the roof and building in the directions of reception.

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As always , trees and tree leaves , plants and plant leaves , have a Negative Effect on Broadcast Tv Reception and so do buildings and other obstructions including your own roof and building.

Some and not all Negative Effects are.

Absorbing and Blocking Reception.

Multi-Path Reflecting Tv Signals Bouncing All Around.

The Best Practice for Reliable Reception is to install the antenna at a location that has the the least amount to no amount of obstructions in the directions of reception including your own roof and building.

[MT15]

Thank you for some solid choices. That will give me four choices to narrow down. Do you think the Winegard is overkill with a 65 inch boom? The HBU11K seems somewhat smaller with a range of 40 miles with only a 35 inch boom. I'm thinking with my signal strengths I could get away with the smaller size. I probably can't go wrong with any of them I'm thinking. Will the Winegard also pull signals from the backside as the HBU11K? The HBU33 seems to really be powerful with 60-70 mile ranges.

Thanks

[GroundUrMast]

As I recall, the Polson area is not heavily treed, though the surrounding area can be. If you have no trees blocking your line of sight toward the transmitters, then the smaller antenna may serve your needs well. If you have some trees to contend with, or are going to drive several TVs or long lengths of coax, the larger antenna will give you the benefit of added gain and a bit more rejection of multi-path inference.

[MT15]

Yes, you are correct on the Polson terrain. You must have spent some time here. You have been of much help & are surely much appreciated by all here. Thank you again!

[GroundUrMast]

Some of my relatives have been there for quite a few years.

Let us know how things come together if you have the time...

[MT15]

I will do that when I get things put together. I'm thinking of getting one of those Roku's to also receive some streaming to compliment my free ota locals. Trying to ditch the high cost of Dis* monthly bill as everyone else here that's fed up with over pricing. I'm also looking forward to the higher quality HD vs the overloaded bandwidth of Sat service which is not true quality HD. Thinking of also using a piece of 10 foot chain link top rail for masting on an eve mount as I do have some perimeter trees around my property and that will shoot me over the top.

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The December 2013 issue of Consumer Reports , page 42 , has a Practical and Useful article about Internet streaming devices and Internet streaming services.

[MT15]

Thank you, I will look for a copy of that