Suggestions for antenna

[souljas]

zip = 27557

DIGITAL

1tv= Philips Magnavox 32MF337B

2tv =Dell W2306C

3tv =Future addition

Will appreciate suggestions for antenna, amp if needed and any other connectors, cables, etc.
Also any thoughts on FM radio antenna's. I listen to a burlington station when in the big city, but can not pick it up at home.
I ran a 7ft radio antenna to a rabbit ear set to pick up a few other locals.

[tigerbangs]

Your primary stations will come from Raleigh-Durham, which is southwest of you and fairly close, so all of oyur major networks can be covered by one fairly compact roof-mounted antenna. However, there are stations available to you from ALL directions if you choose to use an antenna rotator, including the stations from Greenville and Chapel Hill. If you opt to JUST go for the R-D stations, you can use a Winegard HD-7694P, which is small and unobtrusive, but if you want to go with a rotator, you will need a bit larger antenna like a Winegard HD-7697P, since the stations are farther away. WTVD-DT will go back to VHF channel 11 after Feb 17, so you will need VHF as well as UHF to get all of your stations.

Here's what I would suggest: A Winegard HD-7697P VHF-high-band +UHF antenna mounted on the roof using a rotator like a Channel Master 9521a PLUS a Winegard HDP-269 preamplifier. Run a 4 way coaxial 1 gHz or better splitter AFTER the preamplifier power supply to your other TV locations. With the rotator, you will see all of the R-D stations perfectly PLUS you will see at least 9-10 other stations from other TV markets using this system.

If you are looking for FM reception in addition to your TV reception, I suggest mounting an AntennaCraft FM-6 4' ABOVE the Winegard antenna on the same mast: run new coaxial cable down to your FM tuner, and you'll be amazed at now much FM reception you'll see: everything within 60-70 miles should come in just fine, depending on the quality of your FM tuner. I have used an FM-6 for many years with excellent results, and it's only about $27.00 plus shipping. If you want to get an idea of what is available at your address on FM, try using http://www.fmfool.com. If you are looking for WZTK-FM from Burlington, you'll have no problem getting it as long as you have a selective tuner with good strong-signal overload capability...

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

[souljas]

tigerbangs

Thanks for your suggestions. I have a couple more questions.
is it ok to use the existing dish cable?
will I need
Pigtail 300 to 75 ohm Transformer / Balun (PVMT2) for the fm antenna? and what cable to use with this?

is the Linear 2514 4-Way Combiner Splitter DC IR Passing 1 GHz Bi-Directional UHF / VHF Video Signal TV Antenna Coax Cable, 5-1000 MHz, Part # 2514 the right splitter?

thanks again,
trying to compile a list of pieces and cables. so I can make the orders soon.

[tigerbangs]

DISH cable IS RG-6u and can safely be used. The splitter that you listed is also fine to divide the signal. yes, you will need a 75 ohm bauln transformer, and the one that you listed should sufice, and you can use RG-6u coax able for your FM antenna as well.

[souljas]

tigerbangs thanks for the info, I have some parts ordered this week. then maybe some parts next week.
I'll post how it goes.
now looking at digital video recorders.

[souljas]

tigerbangs

I setup the prescribed antennas about 15ft above the roof using the method in that picture from another thread.
My question is what causes the vertical white rope looking lines in about half of the 12 channels?
I took the splitter out, but still the same.

[tigerbangs]

I don't know the amplifier that you are using, but it might be an issue: Are you experiencing the issue in digital or in analog? Try using a three=prong cheater plug to reverse the AC polarity of tha amplifier and see what happens.

[souljas]

Winegard HDP-269 preamplifier . with Winegard HD-7697P VHF-high-band +UHF antenna .
I think the stations are analog.
the fm 6 is 4ft above the tv antenna.
I reset the tv to default factory settings then rescanned still the same.

[tigerbangs]

What about DIGITAL stations??? Do THEY have the vertical line, too? You really shouldn't care about analog any more, anyway!

[souljas]

if 17, 47, and 50 are digital then I get those clear.
I should be getting more channels than that right?