Help installing antenna to catch DC's redskins games

[stringpower]

Hello guys, I'm glad I found this site. I moved to Maryland, can't watch the redskins game because they are not broadcasted where I live. I can't put the antenna on my roof because of my strict HOA so I might have to install it on the attic of my house. Now I know this might not be the ideal spot but I just moved and I had to talk to the HOA people twice already. I don't want to be looked as a problematic neighboor you know?

Could you guys help me with these questions?



- Where can I purchase decent equipment? Do you guys have links?
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thrasherx

installed an antenna in the attic and he seems to be getting decent reception. would be very interested to know how he did it?
- I'm trying to catch FOX 5 DC (WTTG 36) and NBC (WRC-DT 48)
- Here are my tvfool reports:
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...d243e32f8a0950




Thanks so much in advance guys, I hope I can get this sorted out.

[ADTech]

because of my strict HOA

Not an excuse. See http://www.fcc.gov/guides/over-air-r...n-devices-rule

Repaired TVFool plot link: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...d243e32f8a0950

Expecting to get WTTG and WRC with an attic-placed antenna is probably an unreasonable expectation, but it depends much on the attenuation of the building materials and also what's outside - trees, buildings, and the like, in the signal path.

Best bet would be a directional, high-gain UHF antenna if you're focusing specifically on those two stations. You'll likely get most, if not all, of your Baltimore locals off the back of just about anything, again dependent on the attenuation variables already mentioned.

[Ben Myers]

Originally Posted by stringpower

Hello guys, I'm glad I found this site. I moved to Maryland, can't watch the redskins game because they are not broadcasted where I live. I can't put the antenna on my roof because of my strict HOA so I might have to install it on the attic of my house. Now I know this might not be the ideal spot but I just moved and I had to talk to the HOA people twice already. I don't want to be looked as a problematic neighboor you know?

Could you guys help me with these questions?



- Where can I purchase decent equipment? Do you guys have links?

https://www.google.com/?complete=0#c...vision+antenna

-

thrasherx

installed an antenna in the attic and he seems to be getting decent reception. would be very interested to know how he did it?

Install the antenna and run some coax down to the television or televisions. You will probably have to buy the coax and any splitters separately.

- I'm trying to catch FOX 5 DC (WTTG 36) and NBC (WRC-DT 48)

If this is really all you are after, try a high-gain UHF antenna. Be advised that WJZ and WBAL in Baltimore and WUSA and WJLA in Washington are all on VHF. I'm surprised that WBFF doesn't carry the games. I watched last week's game on WPMT up in York. Real channel 47.

- Here are my tvfool reports:
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...d243e32f8a0950

Link not working in this thread for some reason.

Thanks so much in advance guys, I hope I can get this sorted out.

I strongly suggest you test reception before performing the actual installation. I usually take a portable television up into the attic, connect it temporarily to the antenna and try to find a spot with acceptable reception. You may not get identical results downstairs, but it should be close. Incidentally, this Sunday's game is on CBS and WJZ seems to have it scheduled.

[Jake V]

Others will make recommendations, but mine is the Y5-7-13 VHF antenna aimed at compass 238 degrees for Washington stations real channels 7 (WJLA-ABC) and 9 (WUSA-CBS) and a DB-8e for the UHF channels, including real channel 35 (WTTG-Fox) and 48 (NBC-WRC). You're also likely to get most of the DC stations. The Baltimore stations will be picked up on the backside.

It makes sense to try it in the attic, but don't be surprised if it doesn't work well. Make sure to try it in all areas of the attic facing the correct direction measured with a real compass.