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24-Jul-2014, 4:48 AM
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American Canyon, CA - Antenna Recommendation
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...e1c6b008d7b433
We recently dropped our cable package, except for the very basic, non-HD that is free with our internet (which we aren't dropping). However, I'm hoping for HD for football/World Series.
We're in a house that was built in the mid-50s with a typical for the time stucco/cement/heavy plaster type construction, so the walls are fairly dense. The TV is in the back room, opposite the 200 degree set of stations (San Francisco).
We previously tried an indoor Winegard FL5000, which gave us a reasonably clear CBS, and fuzzy FOX and PBS, if I remember correctly. I'm probably looking at something external, and could either figure out a way to mount it on the roof just above the TV, or there's a 30 foot old ham radio antenna (I think) that's right next to our house that I could conceivably mount something on higher up, if necessary, though that'd also necessitate another 30-40 feet of cable to the TV.
The goal is to get CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, PBS & ION. Anything else would be extra.
After looking at reviews, I'd been considering something like the Winegard HD7694P, but am not sure if that's a good choice for my situation. Any advice would be appreciated.
edit: I'd also be open to an attic option if feasible, as mounting would be easier, though it'd likely add another 10' of cable.
Last edited by webspinnre; 24-Jul-2014 at 5:12 AM.
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24-Jul-2014, 3:59 PM
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Install a ,
http://www.antennacraft.net.
AC9 antenna.
Above the Roof in such a manner that reception is not , obstructed , impeded , blocked , by the roof and building in the directions of , South West , South , South East , West , North West , East.
Aim the AC9 antenna at about 186 degree magnetic compass direction.
Here is how to aim antennas , http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html.
Use a Real and Actual magnetic compass to aim antenna , do not trust a , cell phone , tablet and etc. compass.
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A , http://www.antennacraft.net.
http://www.antennacraft.net/Manuals/UAM9000_manual.pdf.
UAM9000 , J pole type antenna mount , installed on the Eave of the roof at the peak of the roof , is a good antenna mount for the AC9 antenna.
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Here is a different type of Eave antenna mount.
http://www.ronard.com/34424560.html.
Use the , ronard(4560) , eave antenna mount.
http://www.ronard.com.
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The coax from the antenna --->Must Not Be Connected<--- to the coax or
coaxes that have active cable Tv channels and active internet.
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A Separate Tuner/Tuner Recorder is a Easy Way to receive and watch Tv channels from the AC9 antenna.
http://www.epvision.com
Last edited by teleview; 29-Jul-2014 at 5:54 AM.
Reason: Clarify information and typos.
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26-Jul-2014, 7:51 PM
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The HD7694P would work very well in your application. I would use the Antennacraft HBU-33 if I was to try the attic location... The Antennacraft product can be refolded much easier than the Winegard. If the attic proves to be a poor reception environment (as many are), you will be able to move the Antennacraft much easier, with less risk of damage.
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If the well is dry and you don't see rain on the horizon, you'll need to dig the hole deeper. (If the antenna can't get the job done, an amp won't fix it.)
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29-Jul-2014, 5:24 AM
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Been traveling for the weekend, thanks for the advice. If I were to try attic mounting, it looks like it'd still make sense to try the UAM9000, right? And then if attic doesn't work, I go with the roof?
Last edited by webspinnre; 3-Aug-2014 at 12:32 AM.
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3-Aug-2014, 12:30 AM
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Mounting Advice
Mounting question. I've been looking at my attic, and based on the compass direction, it might be tricky, so I got up on my roof to take a look at options up there. First, there's this pole, which would likely allow me to get it up a bit higher:
However, looking in the correct compass direction from there, points it only slightly to the right of the trees in my front yard:
It might miss, in which case, does that seem like a reasonable mounting solution? Would the metal likely interfere with reception at all?
The other option then, would be some method of presumably attaching it directly to the roof:
From there it'd be a straight shot past my trees, and not into the neighbor's trees across the street. Is there anything I need to know about mounting it directly to my roof? I've seen some of the eave mounts, but that's not really an option, as I don't have eaves.
Thanks for the assistance.
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