I borrowed an Antennacraft HBU55 directional antenna to see if I can receive any stations at my location. I am pretty much surrounded by Ponderosa Pine trees. Here is my tvfool location and signal plot:
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...f1f002c8469855
I don't know anything about antennas, and this is the first time I have tried to hookup an antenna. Which is the front or end that I should point to the tv towers? This HBU55 has one end with a cluster of rods and a V-shaped part, which then tails off with a long straight section. Do I point the open V end towards the towers or the long straight section (so that it looks like an arrow) towards the towers?
I have tried both ways and it really doesn't seem to matter. I am still getting most of the channels. Also, in my location, I should be pointing either at 320 degrees for Denver stations or at 185 degrees for Colorado Springs stations. However, if I point to the Denver stations, I still get some of the Colorado Springs stations, and vice versa. Is this typical?
Do you point using the true north or magnetic north Azimuth?
Since I do not own the HBU55, and it seems to work pretty well, I was thinking I could get by with the HBU33 since it is smaller, easier to mount, and might not be as visible (to the HOA). If the HBU55 works fine on the ground, could I assume that the HBU33 would work just as well mounted high on the roof?
Sorry for all the questions. This is the first time I have worked with antennas, but find it quite interesting. I will be happy to dump dish.
Thanks