Winegard HD 7080P TV Antenna

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Hi Denny,

I live at ___________ Street, Haverhill, MA 01830 up on a hill, and recieve somewhat decent reception with rabbit ears. However channel 2, 4 and 5 out of the Boston area are not clear enough on the first floor. THey come in much better in the 2nd floor bedroom. Do you think the Winegard Sharpshooter antenna would boost the signal enough downstairs so that I wouldn't have to install an outdoor antenna?

I also have what looks to be a cell phone or radio about 100 yards behind my house, and 50 feet higher than my house. Using zillow.com you can view a pretty good picture of the antenna behind my house. Would this be the potential reason for the lack of power in the 2-5 channel range? On rare occasions maybe once a month we do get a strong signal (I think) that completely blanks out the tv screen. Do you think it's close proximity could be causing other problems (health)?

Thank you

Geoff G.
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Greetings Geoff,

The Sharp Shooter TV Antenna would not be a good choice for your situation. Channels 2,4 and 5 are not any weaker than the others it's all in the size of your antenna. Lowered numbered channels use lower frequencies to broadcast their signals. Lower frequencies use a much larger wave length, channel 2 for an example has a wave length of 102 inches. For an antenna to effectively capture these channels it must be larger in size. The length of your rabbit ears would need to be about 8 feet to effectively capture channel 2 and a little shorter for 4 and 5. The Sharp Shooter does not fall into that category. The best way to receive these channels is with a full size antenna. Notice all of the full size TV antennas on our website have a maximum width of 110 inches. Some may be longer than others but their all 110 inches wide so they will have maximum gain even on channel 2.

If I can assist you further please don't hesitate to contact me.

Best Regards,
Denny Duplessis
TV Antenna Source

Dennis,

Thanks so much for the detailed response. I was hoping you wouldn't say that. Looks like I will be contacting you again when the weather gets a little warmer and I am ready to install.

Geoff
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Hi Geoff,

I knew you were hoping I wouldn't say that, I have a strict policy, tell it like it is even if the customer doesn't want to hear it. I wish more people understood that I can't make a particular TV antenna work no matter how much they want it to.

Thanks,

Denny
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Hello again Denny,

I have decided it is time to get a full size TV antenna (UHF/VHF) I have a lot of room in my stand up hip roof attic, and since the second floor rabbit ears gets great reception I feel the attic would be a step better. Rather than hiring someone to install it on my roof and worry about weather and the high wind up on my hill, do you think I will benefit from putting this in my attic? If so would you please recommend the right antenna and accessories needed. If you sell them I plan to purchase from you.

Thanks again for your help

Geoff
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Hi Geoff,

Hey, it's a little warmer then it was the last time we were in touch.

You're best bet for good quality reception is the Winegard HD 7080P TV antenna. If that's a little big for your attic, you can probably do quite well with the PR 7010 but I'd go with the HD 7080P if you can. With either antenna I recommend the Winegard AP 8700 antenna preamplifier. With the antenna pointed SSE (narrow end) I believe this equipment will provide you with outstanding reception on all of the Boston area stations.

You can hang the TV antenna from the roof above with twine (not metal wire) actually most any method to support the antenna will work in the attic, as long as the antenna is reasonably level and the supporting device is not metal. You will need coax cable to go from the antenna output to the preamplifier input and from the preamplifier output to the power injector input, included with the unit. From the power injector output to the TV or to a signal splitter and then to the TV's. Various lengths of cable are available on our coax cable page, with the cable connectors attached, ready to install.

If I can assist you further or if you have questions pertaining to the installation of the product, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Best Regards,
Denny Duplessis
TV Antenna Source

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I received today. Now the fun begins.

Thanks
Geoff
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Hi Geoff,

Let me know if you need any help with that fun.

Take Care,

Denny

Hi Denny,

It wasn't the most fun ever, but the installation of the 7080P and AP8700 was relatively easy. Though I can only point the antenna in one direction, it is definitely picking up the low frequency Boston channels much greater than rabbit ears. We are very happy. The only problem I still have is channel 5. There are occasional waves that come and go. I am wondering if a FM trap or additional amplifier will help clear this up. If not I can certainly live with it as is.

Also, I did not think about grounding the antenna. Is it necessary when in the installation is in the attic and supported with nylon straps? If I run the cable to the already grounded cable block connector (installed by Comcast) on the side of the house, would that be sufficient?

Finally, I want to thank you for your exceptional customer service. Your follow-up, honesty and expertise is uncommon these days. And, your prices do not reflect the extra work you do. You should accept tips or something!

Again, thanks

Geoff
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Hello Geoff,

Although it wasn't fun for you I'm happy to hear the reception is good, thankfully you only have to do it once. If you get a chance send me a picture of the install.

Attic TV antennas do not need to be grounded. The grounded Comcast cable is all that's needed.

The interference could be FM but I doubt it. It could be channel 4 WBZ interfering with 5. Here's a link that may help you identify the problem. http://wwwkyes.com/antenna/interference/tvibook.html The interference will disappear when you switch to digital/HD reception.

If you need anything else just let me know.

Thanks for being our customer, we truly appreciate it.

Denny & Rhonda
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Hello again

Looks like we'll have to get with the times and by a digital tv/tuner.

I have attached photos (probably more than you want) of the installation. The exterior photo, tallest white siding area of attic is where the antenna is located ( which is facing south). The rest are different angles of the antenna installation. Of course I will clean up the cable. Was to excited to see if it worked to apply the finishing touches. Let me know if this is what you had in mind for photos. I will provide others if you wish.

Take care!

Geoff

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