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Re: what antenna to buy

Postby tigerbangs on Sat Jan 17, 2009 12:25 pm

If all you want is Atlanta, the HD-7694P is fine, but if you want a channel that is 45 miles away, you getter expect to put that antenna on the roof and use a rotator, and possibly a preamplifier if you want to run more than one TV set...

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Re: what antenna to buy

Postby tbone209 on Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:22 am

I bought this two years ago now I'm ready to put it up.
My question is which antenna should be on top and how much distance should separate the two? Thanks


1 x 50' FT Rotor Wire Cable Channel Master 9554 3 Conductor Round Ro $6.49
1 x Channel Master 7777 Titan 2 UHF VHF Preamplifier High Gain Mast $55.95
1 x Winegard YA1713 Yagi TV Antenna Reception Aerial ProStar 1000 10 $38.95
1 x Antenna 10' FT Chimney Strap Mast Mount Kit Gemini Off-Air Signa $10.95
1 x Channel Master 9521A Antenna Programmable Rotator Remote Control $69.95
1 x RG6 Coaxial Cable 50' FT Satellite Digital Cable Antenna Signal $2.95
1 x 75' FT RG6 Coaxial Cable with F Connectors75 Ohm RG-6 Coax Cable $3.89
2 x Channel Master 3102 6' Foot RG-59 Coax Cable Gold F-Type Connect $1.94

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Re: what antenna to buy

Postby tigerbangs on Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:29 am

The AntennasDirect XG-91 should be on top, at least 4' higher on the mast than the YA-1713

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Re: what antenna to buy

Postby tbone209 on Sun Jan 02, 2011 3:36 pm

I finally got everything installed. I'm receiving 49 channels some are repeats. I'm happy with the channels I'm getting. I get clear channels from Ashville, Charlotte, Grenville and Spartanburg all the networks and several PBS stations. I bought a Tivo got it hooked up and ready to cancel DirectTv. Thanks for all your help :)

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Re: what antenna to buy

Postby tigerbangs on Mon Jan 03, 2011 7:26 pm

I'm glad that it all worked out for you!

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Re: what antenna to buy

Postby tbone209 on Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:46 pm

I am checking in to say I have been on antenna only for over a year now and I love it. No more DirectTv prices going up every month for me. Thanks :D

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Re: what antenna to buy

Postby tigerbangs on Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:57 am

It sounds as if you have done very well: I'm glad to hear it!

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