[mythtv-users] Antenna advise

[John Finlay]

On 1/21/2014 8:49 AM, david brooke wrote:
> I just got my notice that comcast will be encrypting my basic 
> channels. I'm looking to get setup with OTA channels. I played around 
> with a local station and a "paperclip" antenna and things seem to be 
> working well. I need advise on a proper antenna and I know there are 
> several variables to consider. I have researched these two sites:
> http://antennaweb.org
> http://www.tvfool.com
> I have gotten alot of useful info but I really need to find out which 
> will be the best antenna since a lot of effort goes into getting the 
> unit, setup, etc... and I don't want to return one if possible.
>
> This is the info per tvfool:
> channel NM   Power Path    Miles  Azimuth  VHF UHF
> 43        64.2   -26.6   LOS    3.5     91 95                X
> 19        42.1   -48.7   LOS    27.3   112 117            X
> 8          37.6   -53.3   1Edge 25.6   19 23        X
> 49        21.9   -69      2Edge 46.1   4  8                   X
> 51        21.6   -69.2   2Edge 46.1   4  8                   X
> 11        21.4   -69.5   2Edge 46.6   4  8           X
> 26        21.3   -69.5   2Edge 47.5   5  9                   X
> 47        19.5   -71.3   2Edge 47.5   5  9                   X
>
> It seems that a two antenna setup should work:
>
> antenna 1 (UHF) Indoor Multi-Directional
> channels 19 and 43
>
> antenna 2 (VHF & UHF) Rooftop Large Directional
> channels 8,11,26,47,49,51
>
> Please let me know your thoughts.
>

I recommend asking your question on the the AVS Official Antenna forum 
where there are lots of experts to help. There also likely is a forum 
for OTA for your city and area where local experts could help.

http://www.avsforum.com/t/381623/the-official-avs-antenna-and-related-hardware-topic/

John