[mythtv-users] Antennas

[Mark Small]

> 
> I've been thinking about getting one of these
> http://www.smarthome.com/69123/Lava-Electronics-HD-2605-Remote-Control-HDTV
> -Antenna/p.aspx and putting it on a pole at the top of one of our trees. 
> Anyone ever tried an antenna in a tree?  Will the sway cause problems when
> windy? I'm not worried about the mechanics or electrical details (I'm an
> electrical engineer), but I'm wondering if a moving antenna (wind sway)
> can lock onto the signal properly.

Those Lava antennas are widely regarded as trash.  Stick to reputable brands 
like WInegard, Channel Master, Antennas Direct, and Antennacraft,   There is a 
great two page guide to picking the right antenna here:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?p=1292965#post1292965

There is also a lot of great info at those forums, though much of it is 
specific to Canada.  The general advice would still apply to Seattle.

About the tree mount... I don't know enough about it to give expert advice, 
but at sounds problematic to me.

Mark