Which outdoor antenna under radio tower

RickC · 24-Jul-2011, 8:55 PM

I am in the Piemont Triad area of NC and I would like to receive at least channels 2, 8, 12, 45 and 48. I am mounting the antenna on top of my carport using an old satellite TV mount and RG-6 cable about 75 long. Antenna would be about 12' above ground on a plywood shingle roof. I am within 500' of a FM radio tower specs below.

Any recommendations would be appreciated.

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...03f3761e4eee49

http://towers.clearchannel.com/site_details.php?1007580
Structure Height AGL 1040.0 ft / 317.0 m
Ground Elevation AMSL 694.9 ft / 211.8 m

Thanks!

John Candle · 25-Jul-2011, 8:35 AM

The tv stations you will like to receive are in different directions 90 degrees apart and then there is the FM transmitter. I am thinking two antennas and a remote control A/B antenna switch or a rotor. How many Tv's will be connected??

RickC · 25-Jul-2011, 9:03 AM

I will only have one TV connected and I am willing to settle for less. If I was only to use one antenna which would you recommend and which way to point it to get the most channels? Thanks, Rick

John Candle · 25-Jul-2011, 9:51 AM

No need to settle for less. I recommend a Winegard HD7694P antenna mounted on a Channel Master CM 9521A rotor. Due to the strong FM transmitter , I recommend use RG-6 Quad Shield Coax and a coax grounding block connected to the electric service ground. Also use a FM Trap. The radio shack 15-024 is a good FM Trap.

John Candle · 25-Jul-2011, 9:58 AM

If you were to not have a rotor and point the HD7698P in one direction then point the antenna at 180 degree magnetic compass , South. However you will not receive , WXII-DT 31 NBC and WUNL-TV 32 PBS to the west and you will not receive the tv stations to the north. And Yes you still need to use RG-6 Quad Shield coax a coax ground block connected to electric service ground. And also use the FM Trap.

John Candle · 25-Jul-2011, 10:19 AM

I also recommend grounding the antenna mount to electric service ground. Grounding reduces interference that is introduced in the coax shield and the antenna and antenna mount.

RickC · 25-Jul-2011, 7:24 PM

Thanks John! I really appreciate you taking the time to let me know what I need to do. I was concerned about throwing away money with trial and error solutions but as I get older I find that it is much better to admit ignorance and get advice from the experts. Thanks Again! Rick