Re: Help me choose OPTIMAL outdoor antenna my circumstances?

On Wed, 07 May 2008 12:29:46 -0500, me wrote:

> Ok after mucking around with several indoor antenna solutions its
> obvious none will work and I MUST go for an outdoor installation.
> 
I've got mine outside on the roof, but worked just as good in the attic.

> I live in Hannibal Missouri 9zip 63401) and the broadcast station are
> all in same vector at Quincy Ill across river abt 20 miles.
> 
> Apparently these stations will STILL be using high VHF channels even
> after the DTV transition..... so this make me lean towards some kind of
> antenna that is good combo VHF and UHF.
> 
> I originally tried the DB2 in link below as an indoor antenna but wasn't
> getting the reception I wanted.  I never did try it in outdoor mode tho.
> 
> http://antennasdirect.com/DB2_Indoor_antenna.html
> 
Should work ok outside for UHF. Not sure about vhf.

> The other "possible" antenna I was thinking abt was the V10 in link
> below. Its a bigger antenna (naturally)....
> 
> http://antennasdirect.com/V10_vhf_antenna.html
> 
Ripoff.

> Between the two antennas above which stands to be a better choice for my
> situation as outlined above?
> 
> I'm attracted to the smaller and more compact DB2 but not at the expense
> of performance tho.  and if I need something like the V10 will go ahead
> and get it.
> 
> Advice? Thanks!

I use this for both UHF and upper vhf (7-13). Works great at 40+ miles. 
This is the best IMO.

http://www.warrenelectronics.com/antennas/4228.htm

If you want something cheaper, then this should work just as good for you 
at only 20 miles.

http://www.warrenelectronics.com/antennas/hbu22.htm



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