Ota setup

**pjsjeep** · 12-20-2011 09:52 PM

I am thinking about doing a OTA setup with my 722. Is there a how too anywhere on here? I live about 60-80 miles from my locals. I can get most of them on my RV antenna in the drive. I need too know about antenna and equipment needs. Also, I live in a double wide mobile home. Thanks in advance

PJ

**MattG@ DISH NETWORK** · 12-20-2011 10:02 PM

I would start off by going to tvfool.com. Put in your address, and it will show you what channels you may be able to pick up with different antennas (roof/attic/rabbit ears).

As far as antenna models go, I'm not sure of specific ones

**whatchel1** · 12-20-2011 11:57 PM

Antenna web site is also useful too.
AntennaWeb

**empiretc** · 12-21-2011 09:37 AM

Yep, and before spending big bucks on an antenna, you should consider making your own out of coat hangers. Have one of these in the attic, along with an in-line amp, and current receive station ~75 miles away.

**dwarren2** · 12-21-2011 01:29 PM

Look around your neighborhood and see if anyone else has an antenna up. If so, ask them what their set up is. You most probably need a roof top with a booster to get that far. Also, if their is a Radio Shack near you, they might be able to give you some guidance.

**eacalhoun** · 12-21-2011 02:22 PM

I highly recommend getting an antenna directly from Channel Master at their website. They have a "hassle-free" return policy, meaning if the antenna simply does not perform as you would expect for your area, you can return it. Their website states this, but I also emailed them and verified this prior to a recent antenna I made from them. This policy applies to their new stock, plus the many "open box" specials they have.

**pjsjeep** · 12-21-2011 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by MattG@ DISH NETWORK

I would start off by going to tvfool.com. Put in your address, and it will show you what channels you may be able to pick up with different antennas (roof/attic/rabbit ears).

As far as antenna models go, I'm not sure of specific ones

Thanks Matt, I did this and did not understand a bit of it

**pjsjeep** · 12-21-2011 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by dwarren2

Look around your neighborhood and see if anyone else has an antenna up. If so, ask them what their set up is. You most probably need a roof top with a booster to get that far. Also, if their is a Radio Shack near you, they might be able to give you some guidance.

I live in a trailer park, no rooftops anywhere. I will check with R.S, here called just The Shack, and they seem to be a cell phone store these days

**dwarren2** · 12-21-2011 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by pjsjeep

Thanks Matt, I did this and did not understand a bit of it

If you go to this site there

TV Fool

You can input your address and then select "Map This"
From the next screen select "Generate Radar Map" This will give you a radar map which shows all TV stations. Select Digital only. On the right you will see a list of all the stations, starting with the closest. The color code shows how likely you are to receive them

**Yespage** · 12-21-2011 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by pjsjeep

I live in a trailer park, no rooftops anywhere. I will check with R.S, here called just The Shack, and they seem to be a cell phone store these days

What I ended up doing was getting five indoor antennas and seeing which one received the most channels. For an indoor setup, it takes time because you must find the best place in your home to have the antenna and then figure out which antenna works best for you. Antennas are funny in the sense that what works for one person doesn't necessarily work for another. Additionally, don't mistake higher price for better performance.

I'd also check out the
AVS Forum

for your market for advice as those people will be local and typically have a great understanding about this sort of thing.

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