Looks like some metal reception elements are bent and will break off as time goes by.
To avoid problems with reception.
I recommend replace the old antenna with HD850 antenna.
When installing the HD850 antenna on the mast pipe.
Is OK to install the HD850 lower on the mast pipe.
Lower means at about the same height as your head , as your are standing on the roof. This makes it easy to install the antenna.
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-->No Requirement<-- to put the antenna up higher and higher , so that the antenna is on the edge of your finger tips and your standing on your toes reaching up high , trying to get that last inch of antenna height , No Requirement.
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To keep Weather/Water out of outside connections and coax.
Use NEW coax.
Use the coax that has the Compression type of connectors on the ends of the coax , not the old crimp type of connectors.
Replace other connectors that have been exposed to weather.
To make double sure that Weather/Water does not get into outside connections , connectors , coax , wrap with
http://www.coaxseal.com.
Also Completely wrap the matching transformer (balun) with coax seal.
The information I am providing is doing the antenna installation the easy way to have a successful installation and reception.
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