To AMP or Not to AMP

stevem8 · 1-Jan-2012, 3:41 PM

Hello,
I live in Alpharetta GA. I'm looking to get an indoor antenna. I'm totally new to this stuff and don't understand all the technical details. Here is my TVFOOL info... http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...403326bf457924

I'm looking at either getting the Monoprice HDA-5700 or the Mohu Leaf.

Based on my signal strength, do you recommend either one of these or should i try to get one that isn't amplified? I'm sure I can get way more channels and better signal if I spent a couple hundred and mounted one outside, but I'm in a rental house and need it to be clean and simple. A simple indoor one that I can mount to a wall or just sit on my TV stand would be best for us right now.

Thanks so much for your help!!

stevem8 · 1-Jan-2012, 3:48 PM

Hello,
I live in Alpharetta GA and I would love some advice on which indoor antenna to buy. Here is my TV Fool info

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...403326bf457924

I'm looking at the Monoprice HDA-5700 or the Mohu Leaf.

With my location, would i be better off with an amplified antenna on Non-Amplified?

Thanks so much!

Dave Loudin · 1-Jan-2012, 5:15 PM

I don't think an indoor antenna will work well for you. Amplifiers really won't help, either, as all they do is keep the signal captured by the antenna from getting lost in the cable to the TV. Since cables from an indoor antenna are pretty short, there's really no loss to worry about.

I'd recommend putting an antenna like the AntennaCraft HBU-33 or Winegard 7694 in the attic or an RCA ANT-751 outside.

GroundUrMast · 1-Jan-2012, 7:14 PM

As usual, DL says a lot with just a few words.

I would opt for a roof mounted antenna, there are plenty of signals available but an indoor antenna won't be up to the task.

Electron · 1-Jan-2012, 7:21 PM

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Electron · 1-Jan-2012, 7:48 PM

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