Sick of satellite bill. Need some help.

[LS1hawk]

I have been researching antennas to alleviate the directv bill and came across this site. I have been busy reading and could use some assistance. Here is my TV signal analysis: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...99003a8ab79f4b

Any suggestions for a good setup.

Thanks.

[signals unlimited]

Mount a Winegard HD7096P above your roof. Aim the antenna to 237 degrees magnetic. Avoid mounting in a spot with large trees in the direction of the stations. Do not use a pre-amplifier because you have strong signals that would cause the pre- amplifier to overload comming from the same direction as the weaker stations that require the fairly large High VHF/UHF antenna.

If you are hooking up more then two sets and or have long runs of coax you can add a Channel Master CM3014 distribution amplifier.

Those are Very Weak Tv transmissions at your location.

This requires a 2 antenna set up and a preamplifier.

Above The Roof mount a Antenna Direct DB4e UHF antenna aimed at about 265 degree magnetic compass.

And a Winegard YA1713 VHF antenna aimed at about 235 degree magnetic compass.

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

On the same mast pipe separate the the antennas by about 3 feet , the YA1713 on the bottom the DB4e on top.

Connect the 2 antennas to gather with a UVSJ = UHF/VHF Separator/Joiner also known as a Antenna Combiner.

The UHF antenna is connected to the UHF connection and the VHF antenna is connected to the VHF connection of the UVSJ and the remaining connection of the UVSJ will have a , Antennas Direct PA-18 preamp.

Antennas Direct has a UVSJ , antenna combiner , in a weather protected plastic housing.

Here are some Strong and Sturdy antenna mounts, http://www.ronard.com/909911.html , http://www.ronard.com/34424560.html , http://www.ronard.com/ychim.html , http://www.ronard.com.

Buy the ronard antenna mounts at solidsignal by typing the word ronard in the sol,idsignal search box.

Here are some places to buy antennas and etc. , http://www.solidsignal.com , http://www.amazon.com , http://www.winegarddirect.com ,

For 1 Tv connected use no splitter.

For 2 Tv's connected use a ,
HFS-2D , 2 way splitter.

For 3 Tv's connected use a ,
HFS-3D , 3 way splitter.

For 4 Tv's connected use a ,
HFS-4D , 4 way splitter.

These are power passing splitters that pass power from the power supply/power inserter on the inside of the house to the actual preamplifier that is mounted close to the antennas.

http://www.hollandelectronics.com , also available at , http://www.solidsignal.com.

As always antennas receive the best when nothing is reducing or blocking reception.

The Tv stations/channels are to the west and south west.

Mount the antennas Up High above the roof in such a manner that there is the least amount objects in the way of reception.

Trees and tree leaves do a great job of reducing and blocking reception.

Buildings do a great job of reducing and blocking reception.


The Tv/s Must Channel Scan for the Broadcast Tv Channels sometimes named the 'Air Channels' or 'Antenna Channels' in the Tv setup menu because the Tv transmissions travel through the air from the transmitting antenna to the receiving antenna.

DO NOT channel scan for cable tv channels.

[signals unlimited]

A pre-amplifier will overload due to the strong signals at 283 degrees. The single HD7096 antenna is strong enough to receive the weaker stations including the VHF. Aiming the un-amplified antenna to these weaker stations will produce good reception of the stronger stations at 283. If there are any trees or partial blockages in the direction of the stations, use the slightly larger HD7098P antenna.

[Billiam]

Originally Posted by signals unlimited

A pre-amplifier will overload due to the strong signals at 283 degrees. The single HD7096 antenna is strong enough to receive the weaker stations including the VHF. Aiming the un-amplified antenna to these weaker stations will produce good reception of the stronger stations at 283. If there are any trees or partial blockages in the direction of the stations, use the slightly larger HD7098P antenna.

According to that report most of his signals are at 270 degrees. And every signal is either Yellow or Red. Nothing is remotely close to being a strong signal at his location.

He needs a preamp. Antenna model HD 7096 or HD 7098 don't exist.

[signals unlimited]

My mistake on the model numbers that would be HD7697 or HD7698. These are real antennas and either should enough antenna for that location. As for the amplifier, there are stations 7.8 miles out. With the hills in the path there still could be overload, so if an amplifier is used it should be a low gain CM7778.

There are No Strong Tv transmissions at your location.

The 2 antenna set up is to get the Very Best reliable reception.

[Billiam]

Originally Posted by teleview

There are No Strong Tv transmissions at your location.

The 2 antenna set up is to get the Very Best reliable reception.

Correct. Distance to the towers is irrelevant in this case. Looking at the db reading for the signal strength is what counts. This guy is near Scranton. Lots of large hills and small mountains in the area. This is why these signals are so weak despite the fact the transmitters are quite close to his location.