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    Chicago area outdoor OTA roof antenna recommendations

    Unfortunately this isn't an option -- no attic. There is a home-run from the roof straight to to the Av distribution box in the basement so I need to find an outdoor roof solution. Can I mount either of the antennae that Iceberg recommended directly against the roof or 6-10 inches off the roof...
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    Chicago area outdoor OTA roof antenna recommendations

    Cool, I just read the sticky. Thanks jayj_n. I am still wondering about other options though, if any, because I would like the antenna to be hidden or at least aesthetically pleasing even to me.
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    Chicago area outdoor OTA roof antenna recommendations

    Thanks again Iceberg. I'll check these out. I also need to check the local ordinances and see if there are any restrictions on antennae. In the event that there are, are there any other styles that would be good? Ie styles that can lay flat/closer in profile to the roof? Also, it looks like...
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    Chicago area outdoor OTA roof antenna recommendations

    Thanks Iceberg - Appreciate the help. Below is a link to my tvfool report - http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3dc84f76c5acef39
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    Chicago area outdoor OTA roof antenna recommendations

    Hello. I think I'm going to purchase a home in the West Town neighborhood of downtown Chicago. As part of the purchase, the current owner has agreed to install an outdoor roof antenna for me and run the line down into the main cable distribution box for the house (45 ft run or so). I don't know...
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    F type connectors - RG6 vs RG59?

    How do I tell the difference between the regular connectors and the connectors for higher frequencies and where do I get them? I've been looking at the keystone connectors at monoprice but they really don't differentiate between types other than to indicate RG6. Thanks.
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    F type connectors - RG6 vs RG59?

    Hi - hope I came to the right place :) When my satellite TV was installed, the installer ran RG6 cable. I didn't have him install wall plates because I wasn't sure where I wanted them but I've since decided. Right now I just have the run of RG6 dropping down my drop ceiling. I'm going to fish...