Which antenna to get?

getstuff4less

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The hills worry me.
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TV Fool report.
 

SatelliteAV

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Not sure what antenna you are referencing. It is technically impossible on flat terrain to have 150 mile range.

75 miles: Yes with right set-up
100 miles: Doubtful
150 miles: Impossible
 

Teehar

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Man those are some big antennas.I was trying to get the op out reasonably cheap lol.
 

Mr Tony

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he could get a HBU44 which isnt as much.
I figured with him being 40 miles away from some of the LA stations you will need a bigger antenna
 

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he could get a HBU44 which isnt as much.
I figured with him being 40 miles away from some of the LA stations you will need a bigger antenna

In that regard I agree.I was looking at the first few channels in his report that were in the 35 mile range.Bigger would be better also factoring in the terrain.
 

getstuff4less

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Hello,

Thanks for trying to save me money. However, I am willing to spend up to $150. I also need recommendations on a amplifier (if needed), mast, and wires or a bundle. In addition, here is the link to the thread at TV fool:
http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=13029&goto=newpost
They seem to have a far different opinion than you guys. I really think that the first one linked is not going to do the job since is so small.


The terrain is really a factor and I think the report doesn't factor that in I really rather have a single antenna for VHF and UHF signals. It makes seems far less complicated to install.

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Mr Tony

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The terrain is really a factor and I think the report doesn't factor that in I really rather have a single antenna for VHF and UHF signals. It makes seems far less complicated to install.

I guess the reason folks say 2 antennas is that Fox, ABC, KCOP and KCAL are all on VHF and on Mt Wilson which is 290 on a compass (NW)
Most of the other stations are on UHF and NE of you (68 compass)

The fact they are in 2 different directions would be why 2 separate antennas sometimes work better. Most of the Mt Wilson UHF stations show negative on the chart which unless you have a big setup wont come in (and even if they do it might be hit and miss)
 

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