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- 11-13-2011 10:14 PM #1
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OTA with antenna possible?
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Please take a look at this tvfool report and tell me if getting OTA in HD via antenna is a lost cause?
The antenna would be on our roof and I want to say it would be 10-15 feet off the ground.
All I care about are the 4 big Tyler locals in HD
TYLER ABC-KLTV
TYLER CBS-KYTX
TYLER FOX-KFXK
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- 11-14-2011 01:02 AM #2
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It looks like they would be easy to get with a standard large antenna (like they sell at lowes or home depot).
Green An indoor "set-top" antenna is probably sufficient to pick up these channels
Yellow An attic-mounted antenna is probably needed to pick up channels at this level and above
Red A roof-mounted antenna is probably needed to pick up channels at this level and above
Grey These channels are very weak and will most likely require extreme measures to try and pick them up
KYTX is the only one on your list in read indicating a roof mounted antenna needed.
- 11-17-2011 04:49 PM #3
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So would this antenna work?
Shop RCA Outdoor Digital HDTV VHF UHF FM Yagi Antenna at Lowes.com
I like that the price is affordable for me. I did see one from Antennacraft and I can get it, but with shipping it's $92.
AntennaCraft CCS1843 TV Antenna VHF / UHF / FM 54 Element Extreme Fringe Outdoor Television Aerial for Off-Air Local High Definition Digital Signal HDTV Reception, BLUE ZONE, Part # CCS-1843 | With 50' FT Coax Cable: Oak Entertainment Centers and Hom
Would the Antennacraft one be overkill for what I need?
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- 11-17-2011 07:55 PM #4
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What I use is this one from Antennacraft U-4000 put a booster with adjustble gain on it. Try that model out I am not a fan of arrows tv antennas. Its $40 at radioshack.
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- 11-17-2011 08:51 PM #5
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What is the range of that antenna? Also, I don't think I can use an amplifier with a DISH box.
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- 11-17-2011 09:58 PM #6
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Proud Staff Membersure you can. Most amps are just inline. The ones with a pre-amp have 2 pieces. One goes near the antenna and the other is in the house. Its all inline
I have an amp on my one antenna that is hooked to the 211kWinegard 76cm dish, SG2100 motor, Sadoun dual KU LNB..... Directv Slimline SWM 3 LNB.... GeoSatPro 36" dish with Sadoun dual KU LNB... Coolsat 5000 on motorized.... Manhattan RS1933....Directv HR34 (yes the 5 tuner monster) GeoSatPro 200 to aim dishes.... few receivers not set up yet
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- 11-18-2011 04:08 AM #7
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I would not recommend either of these antennas, they both have the wide elements needed for VHF-LO, which you do not require. You do however need an antenna capable of VHF-HI as your ABC station is on channel 7, so the UHF only U-4000 is also not a good choice. Originally Posted by Neutron 
Both Antennacraft and Winegard make channel 7-9 antennas that should work good for you.
At 51 - 73 miles you are fringe and deep fringe at 2edge for most of your channels, so the second largest or largest antenna would likely work best. Antennacraft HUB44, HUB55 or Winegard HD7697P or HD7698P. All are available from Solid Signal with the Antennacraft being cheaper, but people report the Winegard are better built with the performance being similar. The Antennacraft are also available from Radio Shack with free shipping to your local store or your house.
A pre-amp will also likely be required, but you can try the antenna first without to see how you make out.
- 11-18-2011 09:13 AM #8
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What about the HD Stacker antenna?
HD Stacker Best TV Antenna
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- 11-18-2011 11:21 AM #9
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There is no way I would spend $129 for that antenna! The guy has no published performance numbers other than his tuner test. For the same money I could buy two high gain antennas. Originally Posted by Neutron
It is pretty clear that you are at some elevation based on your TVFool report showing decent signal strength at 60 miles. If you are only going for those four stations then you probably could get away with something like an Antennacraft HBU-33 which can be found for less than $70 shipped online. The other option is to go with a small VHF-hi antenna and combine it with a larger UHF antenna to rule out any issues with that weaker station.
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- 11-18-2011 02:16 PM #10
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I ended up getting the Antennacraft HBU33 from Summit Source online for $58 shipped. I liked the reviews I read online for this one and decided to try it. I'm really hoping to get the big 4 which is all I care about.
When the guy installed DISH system yesterday I told him I was going to be adding an antenna to pull the locals in HD since DISH doesn't provide Tyler locals in HD. He was surprised that those aren't offered....
He said he installed a diplexor outside and capped the antenna in outlet with a red cap. I'm really hoping it will be as easy as installing the antenna on our roof and connecting the cable to the ant in on the diplexor, then connecting the ant port of the triplexor near the 722k to the OTA module that is being shipped to me.
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