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Cave Creek 85331
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The LA signals are not reaching your area with much consistency so I would concentrate on getting good Phoenix TV antenna reception reception..
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According to the reception data the
EZ-HD TV antenna will provide outstanding reception on all of the Phoenix area stations. The antenna is well built and easy to install.
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AP 8780 preamplifier. This unit will provide enough amplification to provide strong signal to all 3 locations.
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The antenna can be installed in a fixed position with the narrower end of the antenna pointing South. This position will provide you with reception on all of the area stations.
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I am very confident that this equipment properly installed (I'm here to help if you need it) will provide you with excellent reception.
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Best Regards,
Denny DuplessisTV Antenna Source
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>Hi, Denny -
I live in Gilbert, AZ zip 85234. The stations I want to receive are all "yellow." I would like to mount an antenna in the attic (which faces west - toward south mountain where =ll the transmitters are - about 20 miles away). I am thinking about either the Winegard SS-1000 or the Winegard MS-2000. My walls are stucco and I was thinking of placing the antenna near a triangular vent on the west side. Which (if either) would you recommend?
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Spence
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Greetings Spence,
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I wouldn't recommend either antenna you mentioned as your best choice. Your absolute best choice is the
EZ-HD TV antenna.This unit provides better signal gain then either of the other two antennas. It's small and should fit in your attic very well. If you will be supplying signal to 1 TV without the use of a signal splitter I doubt that any signal amplification will be necessary. If you will be supply multiple TV's using a signal splitter I suggest the AP 8700 preamplifier.
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The antenna can be installed in a stationary position with the =narrower end of the antenna pointing Southwesterly.
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My best advice with attic installations is don't install the antenna permanently. Leave the option to move it around and find the best location. In an attic a couple of feet one way or another can sometimes make all of the difference in the world.
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I am very confident that this equipment properly installed (I'm here to help if you need it) will provide you with excellent reception for both analog and digital/HD signals.
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If you would like step by step detailed information on how to install the equipment, or if I can assist you in anyway, please don't hesitate to contact me.
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Best Regards,
Denny DuplessisTV Antenna Source
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Glendale, AZ 85308
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Hi Denny,
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First, thank you for the great informative site. You have my business.
I just dropped our cable a few months ago for financial reasons and went to the old bunny ears I had laying around. I just received my coupons in the mail and went out and bought a digital converter box. With my bunny ears and my converter box (when dialed in) I am receiving a better picture than I did with cable. I don't think I will be dishing out $50 a month for cable again!!!
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The problem that I am having is that the bunny ears are just not cutting it. I have to adjust the ears most of the time when I change channels. After reading through your site, I saw that you are recommending the EZ-HD antenna for this area. For ease, I am considering putting the antenna in the attic so that I can connect into the home's cable easily. However, I do not want to cut down on the reception. The house is stucco. I can install it outside if needed. Do you have a recommendation?
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Also, I am connecting two TVs and was hoping that I could avoid the costs of a signal amp. It may be split up to 4 times though, I have to get up into the attic and find out. If I need a preamp what cost effective solution do you recommend?
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All I need to figure out after this is how to get the Red Wing games in Phoenix ;-)
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Glendale, AZ 85308
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Thank you,
John M.
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Greetings John,
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The EZ-HD TV antennais an excellent choice for digital reception at your location. I'm a little concerned with the attic installation however. Stucco is a signal blocking material, not as bad as metal or brick but it does block the signal more then wood. Is there a location in the attic that the signal coming from the Southeast would not have to penetrate the stucco? If not, I would try the antenna in the attic first before I did any permanent installing. Set the antenna up there, point the narrower end of the antenna Southeast, drop a cable down to the nearest TV and try it. If the reception is good then you can take the time and route your cable etc... If not then go outside. The fact that your doing reasonably well with your set top antenna leads me to believe that the EZ-HD would work in your attic.
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If you will be supplying 2 TV's replace the 4 way signal splitter with a 2 way splitter and there is a very good chance amplification will not be needed. If it is needed amplification can be easily added after the installation.
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I am very confident that this equipment properly installed (I'm here to help if you need it) will provide you with excellent digital/HD reception.
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If you would like step by step detailed information on how to install the equipment, or if I can assist you in anyway, please don't hesitate to contact me.
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Best Regards,
Denny Duplessis
TV Antenna Source
"Helping America Watch Free TV"
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Phoenix 85053
Here's the low down on the Phoenix area TV reception
The ideal antenna for digital TV reception in the Phoenix area is the EZ HD antenna. This antenna has been Physically tuned to receive the specific channel frequencies of the Phoenix area digital broadcasters. The EZ HD antenna will provide reliable digital reception in the following areas.
All of the Phoenix metropolitan area including Chandler, Glendale, Mesa, Scottsdale,
The EZ HD will provide superb digital reception within the following areas.
Southwest on Hwy.10 to and including Eloy. Also, including Coolidge, Casa Grande, Florence and Sun lakes areas.
East on Hwy 60 to and including Superior.
West on Hwy 10 to N 443rd. Ave.
Northwest on Hwy. 60 to Wickenburg.
North on Hwy 17 to and including New River.
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Note: As you go beyond the areas above the reception drops off in many areas rather abruptly due to the terrain. Locations outside of the above areas further away from the City should consult our Digital TV Antenna Selector to determine if reliable DTV reception is available.
The reception areas above have been reported to us by our customers using the EZ HD antenna and is very reliable.
Thank you everyone for your continued reports!
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Hi there. Looking for an antenna recommendation.
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2. Connecting, 1 HDTV, 1 HD DVR (Sat)
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3. Only HD, all signals are now UHF
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4. Roof mount, two story Townhouse, through a tree.
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5. Half the local channels will go back to VHF next Feb.
Need uni-directional yellow type according to Antennaweb
19.9 miles the TV towers
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Robert B.
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Greetings Robert,
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A couple of your stations will return to VHF in February when the analog signals are turned off.
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I examined the reception data at your location and found the
EZ-HD TV antenna to be a perfect choice. The antenna can be installed in a stationary position with the narrower end of the antenna pointing South/Southeast. If a signal splitter will be installed you may want to consider the
HDA 100 amplifier to use with a 2, 3, or 4 way signal splitter. Use the HDA 200 amplifier with a 6 or 8 way splitter. Install either unit on the antenna side of the signal splitter. >I am very confident that this equipment properly installed (I'm here to help if you need it) will provide you with excellent digital reception rain or shine.
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If you would like step by step detailed information on how to install the equipment, or if I can assist you in anyway, please don't hesitate to contact me.
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Best Regards,
Denny DuplessisTV Antenna Source
"Helping America Watch Free TV"
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Justwanted to say thank you for the best picture my TV has ever had and great customer service . Rhonda was very helpful and made my project a success. you gave me a great quality antenna AND SERVICE that I could not get at my local electronics TV stores.
THANKS AGAIN,
David ___________
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Hi David,
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We are happy to hear of your success. I did a little research and found that there's not a bad spot in the entire City of Mesa, AZ. for the EZ HD antenna. All of the TV transmitters are on the Mountain side just Southwest of Mesa. Also, I noticed that the area stations offer a good variety of free channels. Actually I don't think there's a better TV antenna fit for Mesa.
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Remember to pat yourself on the back for a job well done.
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Take Care,
Denny
>Surprise 85397
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Hello Denny,
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My address is __________Ave. Surprise, AZ 85397
I just bought a 32" Vizio flat screen LCD, it has a built in HDTV tuner. I have Dish Network running to that TV. My first question is, I'm told that the satellite are already running the digital signals, is this true? I'm not planning on getting the HD programming through dish (way over priced) but I know there are local channels out there that are in HD. What would be a good antenna for me based on that? And would I be getting tru HD since my TV has the built in tuner.
Thanks, Jeff
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Greetings Jeff,
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I examined the reception data from your location and found that all of the TV transmitters are in the same direction from your location to your Southeast. The absolute best antenna for consistent digital/HD reception at your location is the
miniMAX TV antenna. This antenna can be installed in your attic with the narrow end pointing SE to receive all of the Phoenix area digital/HD stations. Along with the antenna I suggest the Winegard
HDP 269antenna preamplifier. This combination will provide you with perfect digital/HD reception on PBS 8, FOX 10, CW 61, IND 3, UNI 33, ION 51, ABC 15, CBS 5, NBC 12, DAY 39, MNT 45, and TBN 21. All channels would be received in digital/HD.
>Dish Network does have some local channels available in digital/HD. I'm not certain if your area is one of those areas. I can tell you this, the absolute best HD picture comes from those received with a TV antenna.
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I am very confident that this equipment properly installed (I'm here to help if you need it) will provide you with excellent reception for both analog and digital/HD signals.
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Best Regards,
Denny Duplessis
TV Antenna Source 1-800-528-9984
3758 W. Washington Rd. Ithaca, Mi. 48847
http://www.dennysantennaservice.com>
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Tucson 85718
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Denny:
I am planning to purchase an HDTV. I would like to use an antenna for most of the obvious reasons. I live in Tucson, AZ 85718. Checking with antennaweb.com I find I can only get 2 of the several DT stations at my location. However, as I have a bit of electrical knowledge I am skeptical. I am a geophysicist that has worked in the low frequency domain (largely below one HZ) for quite awhile. I took the trouble to plot the topographic profile from my house (approx. 2800') to the tower sites on Mt Bigelow approx. 8500'. I then drew a straight line between the two points I note that nowhere does the topo rise above the straight line. In fact, due to the inaccuracies of plotting in this manner there are likely points which do protrude above the line (I can't see the tower lights at night although they
are less than 15 miles away). I realize that if no signal impinges on my antenna no amount of amplification will give me reception. The DT stations which I would like to get include both VHF and UHF causing a further complication (4.1, 6.1, 9.1, 11.1 and 13.1 plus a number of UHF stations. I found one portable instrument which measures signal strength and a number of other parameters. It is made by Sencore and appears impressive, however, a price tag of about $1300 takes it out of the running, at least for me. At this point I am willing to gamble the price of an antenna to see if I can get reception; price within reason, is acceptable ($100-$200). Have you got an antenna that might work? Any help/advice you could provide would be most appreciated and would likely lead to a sale. I find it interesting that most folks I talk to think you need cable, and don't even consider an antenna.
Incidentally I am impressed by your obvious knowledge in this area, where few people I have talked with have any understanding. Most just say get
cable.
Thanks,
Phil
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>Greetings Phil,
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I'm also impressed with your knowledge. The antenna with the greatest gain is the
Winegard HD 7082TV antenna. However, as I'm sure you know it doesn't matter how much gain the antenna boasts if the signal isn't present. If some signal is available the high gain of the 7084 may do the trick. Is there a chance that signal is present via reflection? Have you tried a cheap pair of rabbit ears? With your knowledge maybe you could put together some sort of antenna to see if any signal is present, however weak it may be. If any signal is received at all we would have a good chance for success with the proper antenna. Also you would not have to risk anything except the shipping to return the antenna if we failed.
>If I can assist you further Phil please don't hesitate to contact me.
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Best Regards,
Denny
TV Antenna Source
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Denny:
Thanks so much for your timely and helpful input. I have recently (yesterday) confirmed that all of the local DT stations are located at the same place. Also three of them have their "standard" analog transmissions at the same site. Also I understand that all of the DT stations use the same tower. As I have a rotator on my old Channel Master which is presently orientated toward repeaters, I can easily check for an analog signal. Then possibly I can the rent a TV with a digital tuner, short term, to check for a DT signal, either direct and/or reflected. Finally if all this is positive I will be ordering the HD 7084 from you.
Thanks again,
Phil
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Phil,
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Before you order the TV antenna let me know the results of your tests. Generally my experience has shown if you can receive the analog signal from the tower you can also receive the digital. As a matter of fact most of my installations have shown the digital signal to actually be stronger than the analog from the same location to the same location. I don't know if that's a result of higher digital transmitter output or a characteristic of the digital signal.
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Denny
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Tucson 85719
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Hi Denny,
I've been reading about antennas on your site and have a question about indoor antennas.
We have a couple of TVs on rolling stands that we move around the house to watch in different locations. That makes wiring a problem. We use rabbit ears with poor results and wonder if you could recommend an indoor antenna that could sit on or near the tv stand so we still have the portability we desire. If you have something, let me know and I'll order a couple. I'm sick of the bogus stuff from Radio Shack!
Thanks for any suggestions.
Regards,
Greg
Greetings Greg,
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To be truthful indoor antennas are a hit and miss proposition. For indoor use I don't believe I can recommend an antenna that I would be certain to work any better than what you currently have. The best indoor TV antenna that has provided the best indoor test results is the Choice Select 5002 TV antenna. You may try one if you like and return it if you don't get satisfactory results.
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If I can assist you further please don't hesitate to contact.
Best Regards,
Denny
TV Antenna Source
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Tucson 85747
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Can you recommend an antenna for me? My Address is listed below.
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I am only interested in receiving digital channels. I am currently using simple rabbit ears and I get most of the available channels, but I periodically get pixilation or completely lose stations due to low signal strength.
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My first choice would be an indoor antenna, though I realize this may not be suitable.
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My second choice would be an attic mount. I save an asphalt shingle over plywood roof with no metal barrier.
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My third choice would be a roof Mount.
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The TV transmitters are in different directions relative to my house so I prefer an omni-directional or something that would not need to be moved or aimed. If I go with an attic or roof mount then I would want to connect all my TV's to one antenna (4 - 5 TV's).
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Please contact me if you need more information. Thank you in advance for your help.
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Jim S.
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Tucson, AZ 85747
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Greetings Jim,
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All of the digital broadcast transmitters are to your North except CW and one of your two PBS stations. The signals are very strong at your locations so I hesitate to recommend an omni-directional antenna. These types of antennas are susceptible to multi-path interference and with the strong signals you are likely to experience that. Multi-path will cause digital signals to drop in and out.
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Honestly, I haven't heard of anyone who has said that they are totally free of signal drop outs using a set top antenna. Only those who say good enough I can put up with it.
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I think your best bet is the
EZ-HD TV antenna. Point the narrower end of the antenna North. In this position I believe the TEL, CW, and PBS will come in just fine. In the unlikely event they don't a second EZ-HD antenna can be added. Along with the antenna I suggest the
AP 8700 mast mounted preamplifier. This unit will help insure those off direction channels will come in and maintain a signal lock.
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As far as the installation location goes outside is always best but it should work in your attic. What I would do is temporally place the antenna in the attic, connect the preamplifier drop the cable down and see how it works. It is likely it will work great. If it does then you can permanently install the cable etc...
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If you would like step by step detailed information on how to install the equipment, or if I can assist you in anyway, please don't hesitate to contact me.
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Best Regards,
Denny Duplessis
TV Antenna =ource
"Helping America Watch Free TV"
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Wellton 85356
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Hi Denny,
I have made a big mistake. I bought an antenna and rotor from Wal-Mart. It is a 12' Phillips. I also got a Zenith rotor. I finally got everything installed after
working for two days on it. The rotor didn't work at all. The signal isn't very good. I am taking them back to Wal-Mart. I live "30" miles East of Yuma, Az. My zip code is "85356" There is a hill between Yuma and Wellton, where I live. The hill, or mountain, is high enough to make it difficult to get the Yuma signals. I think I get the TV signal from towers that are on the hill, not sure. I hope to get the Yuma stations with a good antenna. They are UHF and VHF. What would you recommend? Also, would like to know shipping charges.
Thanks!
Franklin
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Greetings Franklin,
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I took a look at the stations available at your location. Normally at the distances indicated I would recommend the Winegard HD 7080P VHF/UHF/Didital TV antenna. However, since you mentioned the hills I don’t think I would mess around with anything less than the Wingard HD 7084P VHF/UHF/HD digital antenna. This antenna has outstanding signal gain ability and would be the best choice to capture all of the signal getting to your location. In a nutshell, if this antenna doesn't do it no antenna will.
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Along with the antenna I recommend an Winegard AP 8700 antenna preamplifier. This combination will give you the absolute best results. Our best rotor is the Channel Master 9521.
We do not add any shipping charges to the prices listed in the website. The price listed is the price you pay including shipping.
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If I can assist you further please don't hesitate to contact me.
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Best Regards,
Denny
I want to order the best antenna for me. And I think you can help.
Do I want a preamp ?? I live outside of Phoenix. Could I even get VHF or UHF from Los Angeles??
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Thanks for your help. Here are my coordinates:
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Cave Creek, Arizona
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1. The street address, including the zip code of where the TV antenna is to be installed.- listed above
2. The number of TV locations that will receive TV signals from the antenna. - 3 rooms
3. Will you be using the antenna for analog reception until the analog signals are turned off or just digital/HD reception ? Yes, digital
4. Do you intend to use the TV antenna outside or in your attic Etc... - The best outside antenna I can buy
5. Also include any additional information that you feel pertains to your particular reception
--.conditions. I live on a mountainside at 2600 feet. Looking down on Phoenix which is 900 feet.
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Ted R ___________
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Greetings Ted,
