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Deer Slayer · 1-Apr-2012, 7:49 PM

I am ditching cable and wanted to see if I could get some help to purchase the best antenna and related accessories for my home. I would love to be able to attic mount an antenna but I realize that may not work for me. I also would like an omni directional but again I do not think that would work. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Electron · 2-Apr-2012, 12:09 AM

All of the major networks and More will be received from the Lexington area. Install a Winegard HD7698P antenna with a Antennas Direct CPA-19 preamp mounted Above The Roof aimed at about 140 degree magnetic compass. Here is how to aim antennas , www.Kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html. Here are some antenna mounts , http://www.ronard.com/909911.html , http://www.ronard.com/34424560.html , http://www.ronard.com/ychim.html , http://www.ronard.com , Buy the ronard mounts at solidsignal by typing the word ronard in the solidsignal search box or buy from ronard. Here are places to buy antennas and etc. , http://www.solidsignal.com , http://www.winegarddirect.com , http://www.antennasdirect.com , http://www.amazon.com.

Deer Slayer · 2-Apr-2012, 12:33 AM

Thanks Electron
All this is new to me so forgive my ignorance but I have two more questions.

1. All things being perfect would it be possible for me to also pick up Cincinnati stations if I installed a rotator?
2. If I can not installing above the roof line would that be a big problem? I would have some roof interference to the east but I would still have a clear shot to Lexington and Cincinnati.

Electron · 2-Apr-2012, 2:30 AM

How many Tv's are/will be connected?? Yes the Cincinnati stations can be received with a with a Channel Master CM95021A rotor. However a rotor is not channel surfing friendly , must wait for the antenna to turn , and not every one will agree where the antenna is pointed if more then one Tv is connected. How many Tv's are/will be connected?? It would be better to have 2 separate antennas / 2 separate antenna systems. The coax of each system will go to the location of the Tv and a Radio Shack #15-1968 remote control antenna switch will select one antenna or the other. How many Tv's are/will be connected??

Electron · 2-Apr-2012, 2:34 AM

How many Tv's are/will be connected?? Here is the Federal Law that says Yes you can install and use a antenna that is mounted above the roof. http://www.fcc.gov/guides/over-air-r...n-devices-rule

Deer Slayer · 2-Apr-2012, 2:49 AM

There will be two TV's. My issue with the roof line is due to neighborhood restrictions. If I could mount it in the back of the house so it is not visable from the street I would be OK
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Dave Loudin · 2-Apr-2012, 3:26 AM

I don't have the link handy (Electron?), but FCC regulations preempt neighborhood restrictions. Really.

Electron · 2-Apr-2012, 4:06 AM

The humans ability to turn a Yes into a No. What -> FEDERAL LAW <- says Is YES you can install and use a roof top antenna and you do not have to hide it. YES means YES you can install the antenna above the roof and YES the antenna can be right up front where ever one can see it. hoas's , housing coven-nuts , neigh-boor hood restrictions , cities , counties , states , and ALL other crazies are Over Ruled by this -> FEDERAL LAW <-. This is -> Settled Law <- It has been challenged time after time in court and the , hoa's , housing coven-nuts , neigh-boor hood restrictions , cities , counties , states , and ALL other crazies have lost time after time in court. Make a copy of this Federal Law and show it to them.

Deer Slayer · 2-Apr-2012, 1:24 PM

I will make a copy of it.
Thanks for all your help