Antennas-need help in picking one

[antennahelp]

I'd like help in choosing an antenna to supplement, or maybe entirley replace cable TV - the only way to currently get signals . We live in Brewster, NY zip 10509 about 50 miles north of New York City. Most Tv signals will come from there, but some may come from about 50 mies away on LI to the south east, from Connecticut to the east and maybe from the North, too. Now we have a 20 year old analog Sony but will replace it with a new set before next February.

A roof top antenna would be about 25 -30 feet high. Our house is near the top of a hill. The only nearby obstructions are trees. There are distant hills.

We'd appreciate advice on choosing an antenna and if an amplifier is needed and if a rotator of some kind is practical. Thanks.

[tigerbangs]

You can probably pick up both NYC and the Major CT stations if you are in the right location and have the right antenna, but Brewster and the surrounding area is SO hilly that without your exact coordinates, it would be very hard to know for sure what's available. My best suggestion is to go all-out and get a real deep-fringe antenna solution. Three of the NYC stations will be going back to VHF after Feb 17, 2009: WABC, WPIX and WNET. Additionally, WTNH-DT from New Haven, the ABC affiliate is also on VHF, and should come in easily where you are.

I would suggest an AntennasDirect XG-91 UHF antenna plus a Winegard YA-1713 VHF high-band yagi together with a Channel Master Titan 7777 preamplifier and a Channel Master 9521a rotator. When properly installed, this combination will give you about the best reception that you can expect to get in your location. Here are links to the manufacturers, and installation advice:

http://www.pctinternational.com/channel ... lation.pdf
http://www.channelmaster.com/
http://www.antennnasdirect.com
http://www.winegard.com

[antennahelp]

Thanks. I'll check it out and if I install these I'll let you know how it works out.