Re: Help me choose OPTIMAL outdoor antenna my circumstances?

"Wes Newell" <w.newell@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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> 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
>
I got my model numbers mixed up. What I meant was either the 4228 as you 
mentioned, or the 4224. Also, the one below is like what I was alluding
to. 
Warren is a good place to buy stuff from.

Tam

> 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
>