looking for an expert antenna advice

fotogene · 3-Dec-2011, 1:53 AM

New at this - really need an advice. Thanks in advance!

This is my situation: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...ec1212e76ca985

My vacation house near lake Michigan. There was an old directional antenna with vintage rotor on the roof. I could get with it sometimes even channels from Wisconsin across the lake - about 100 miles. But the aiming was always a problem: there are lots of huge trees all around the house.

The antenna (along with a roof) was destroyed during a storm. Need a new one (already have a new roof). I looked on the web and it shows the most popular antenna in the area - Winegard MS-2002. I suppose it may work, but I am skeptical. Kind of liked a lot the new db4e. But could I use it without a rotor in my area? (Don't want a rotator anymore - it was a real pain when I had it.).

Please advice guys what should I do?
Thanks

Electron · 4-Dec-2011, 3:29 AM

This reception information is based on the tvfool radar report for current and pending applications for digital tv stations and channels. This Is a Easy Antenna Install. For reception of the Many digital tv stations to the , west , install a Antenna Craft U8000 and aim the U8000 at about 275 degree magnetic compass ( to the west). To make the U8000 into a antenna that receives in 2 directions , to the west and east , (north east and south east). Remove the reflector rods from the U8000 , do that by drilling out the rivets that hold the flat metal clips and reflector rods in place , now the >< shaped metal reception elements can receive at the front of the antenna and back of the antenna. Here is how to aim antennas , http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html. Mount the antenna above the roof , here are some antenna mounts , http://www.ronard.com/909911.html , http://www.ronard.com/34424560.html , http://www.ronard.com/ychim.html , here are some places to buy antennas and etc. , http://www.antennacraft.net , http://www.solidsignal.com , http://www.amazon.com , http://www.starkelectronic.com

Electron · 4-Dec-2011, 3:35 AM

Yes the U8000 will receive the VHF high band channels of 7 thru 13 and Yes the U8000 will receive the UHF channels of 14 thru 69. NO ROTOR will be used with this recommend installation and No extra or double the coax wiring is needed. Only one coax wire to each Tv location.

Electron · 4-Dec-2011, 3:21 PM

Yes it is Ok to try the Winegard MS2002 or the Channel Master CM3000A antennas. http://www.winegarddirect.com , http://www.channelmasterstore.com , http://www.solidsignal.com , http://www.amazon.com

GroundUrMast · 4-Dec-2011, 7:05 PM

An RCA ANT-751 would be an option. I would aim W but expect to also receive from the SE if the back of the antenna is not blocked.

Electron · 5-Dec-2011, 3:00 AM

Please understand that the tvfool radar plot is at the zip code level only and may not reflect the reception at the your exact address. A radar plot with the exact address is better.

fotogene · 8-Dec-2011, 6:05 AM

Unfortunately address doesn't work. Since this is my vacation house an there's no mail service my house can't be found. (which can be good sometimes but not in this instance

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Thanks!

MisterMe · 8-Dec-2011, 1:05 PM

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Originally Posted by fotogene

Unfortunately address doesn't work. Since this is my vacation house an there's no mail service my house can't be found. (which can be good sometimes but not in this instance

.
Thanks!

If you can get a marker in the general area, then you may use your mouse or other pointing device to move the marker to within 1.0 meter of the exact location of your antenna as indicated by Google Map satellite view. Go here.

Tower Guy · 8-Dec-2011, 3:53 PM

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Originally Posted by fotogene

Unfortunately address doesn't work.

TVfool's solution for your dilemma is the on-line maps feature. Simply move the push pin until it's at the right location, add the height, and tell it to make the radar plot.

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=90