Trying to do a "one time" antenna install

frank10 · 12-Mar-2011, 12:02 PM

Here is my report

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...597906f313c7eb

I need some help with antenna selection and location selection.

From the report, it looks like I have most of the channels nearby. It looks like an omni directional mid-range might be best, but which one?

For location, I have a two story house with a chimney. I also have a raised deck in the back that could host an antenna, but not as high as on the chimney.

I'm willing to spend the time and money to do this right so I don't have to redo it again later.

Thanks for any advice!

Tower Guy · 12-Mar-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by frank10

From the report, it looks like I have most of the channels nearby. It looks like an omni directional mid-range might be best, but which one?

I'm not a fan of omni antennas. I'd consider one of these:
ANT 751
HBU-22
HD 7694P

Aim it at 300 degrees

frank10 · 12-Mar-2011, 4:55 PM

Thanks, I'll check those out. Do any of these come with chimney installation kits?

GroundUrMast · 12-Mar-2011, 6:24 PM

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Originally Posted by frank10

Thanks, I'll check those out. Do any of these come with chimney installation kits?

No. That would be like packaging an oil filter for a Ford Escort with every quart bottle of motor oil. It is very unusual to see mounting hardware included... The antenna manufacturer can't anticipate how and where each customer will need to mount the antenna.

Read through the threads in this section of the forum and you will find a variety of vendors mentioned. Most of the vendors who carry antennas are also going to offer a variety of mounting hardware.