HD antenna advice

[Markey]

Finally ready to cut the cord and looking for some feedback on antenna type and setup.

I plan to use the existing coaxial cable and use an outdoor antenna. Placement would be on the west side of my house approx. 10 feet above ground.

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...5b94d0b3e4fcdc

Appreciate the help!

[GroundUrMast]

Consider the Antennacraft HD850 or CS290... Or the Channel Master CM3018 or CM5018. These are all channel antennas, which include coverage for WLFM on real CH-6 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WLFM-LP

If you have no interest in WLFM, an RCA ANT-751R would offer the coverage for the remaining signals west of your location.

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Install a , www.antennacraft.net , HBU11K antenna Above The Peak Of The Roof.

Aim the HBU11K antenna at about 300 degree magnetic compass direction.

Here is how to aim antennas , www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html

Use a Real and Actual magnetic compass to aim antenna.

A antenna system amplifier is not required.

For 1 Tv connected use No splitter.

For 2 Tv's connected use a simple common 2 way splitter.

For 3 Tv's connected use a simple common 3 way splitter.

[Markey]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the help. Surprising how affordable these antennas are. Now I just need to buy more coaxial and try not to pull a Clark W Griswold climbing on the roof.

[bytor]

Originally Posted by Markey

Thanks guys, I appreciate the help. Surprising how affordable these antennas are. Now I just need to buy more coaxial and try not to pull a Clark W Griswold climbing on the roof.

Considering how much one pays in Cable or Satellite bills annually setting up for OTA pays for itself most of the time in a couple of months.

[Markey]

True this is less than a 1 month payback which is a no brainer considering I never watch 90% of the junk on cable.

Now I am thinking this would be perfect for our camp in central pa, although considering the remoteness and the fact that we are in a valley is this a pipe dream to expect to pick up a few local channels?

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...5b94df26152018

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At the camp site , looks like , WPSU-Tv Real UHF channel 15 PBS.

WHVL Real UHF channel 27 MyNetwork and America One.

Will be received.

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W42DG , Real UHF channel 42 , NBC and Me-Tv.

Is very weak signal strength at , 12.1 NM(dB) and will most likely not be received reliably.

To see if more antenna height above ground will improve signal strength.

Please make and post 2 more Tvfool reports.

40 and 60 feet antenna height above ground.

Do not delete the first Tvfool report that has the antenna height 20 feet above ground.