Newburyport, MA: Help Picking Antenna

Newbie looking for what antenna to get.

I have been researching an in attic installed antenna (preferrable to on roof). I am looking for advice on a suitable antenna and, if I will need a preamp. My goal is the major networks, pbs and fox in high definition. They look like they are on the same azimuth so I do not think I need a rotator.

Location- Newburyport, MA 01950

We will be providing antenna service to one TV.

Inside attic mount if signal strength warrants (from what i read, I should expect a 10-30% drop in signal stength through the roof (traditional construcion - boards with asphalt tiles).

From TV Fool http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...0b866aad119a71

FCC site give me four bars of signal strength for-
WENH PBS 11-1 Hi-V

WPXG ION 21-1 UHF

WCVB ABC 5-1 UHF

WBZ CBS 4-1 UHF

WGBH PBS 2-1 UHF

WGBX PBS 44-1 UHF

WFXT FOX 25-1 UHF
Three bars of signal strength for-

WSBK IND 38-1 UHF

WUNI UNIVISION 27-1 UHF

WLVI CW 56-1 UHF

WMFP IND 62-1 UHF

WHDH NBC 7-1 UHF

WZMY MYTV 50-1 UHF

WMUR ABC 9-1 Hi-V

WNEU TELEMUNDO 60-1 UHF

WMTW ABC 8-1 Hi-V

WMEA PBS 26-1 UHF

WBPX ION 68-1 UHF

WUTF TELEFUTURA 66-1 UHF



Thank you for your help.

Thank you for the suggestion.

Do you think that will be "powerful" enough? It has a range of 40 miles and many of the stations I want to pick up are 39 miles. I want to install in my attic so expect losses from going through boards and asphalt shingles. Will that makes this antennas effective range less?

Thank you,
George

Thank you for explaining that for me. That is much less than I was expecting to pay, so many thanks. You kept me from "overkill".

Thank you for help. Very useful.

I installed the RCA ANT751R in my attic (crawl space above my third floor ~ 30ft) and connected to my HD TV. The reception has exceeded my expectations. Pointed ~ 226deg magnetic and pick up 13 stations. The major networks and pbs in HD plus stations like prime, mytv and some spanish. I had read the HD is better that what you get from comcast and I have to say the picture is stunning (55" visio LCD HD). Now to decide between between a no fee DVR or jump into a home media PC.

Side note: when i bought the RCA ANT751R antenna it was $57. It is know $22 on amazon - if you are in the maket for this class antenna, that is a steal.

arxaw - I have no second thoughts about the extra $30+. I should have done this years ago. Thank you again for your help, solid recommendation.

After adjusting position and TVFOOL recommended azimuth of the antenna (directional RCA model above) in my attic, I am able to recieve the cannels I care about. Slight adustments seemed to make more of an impact than you would expect. Keep in mind if are on a cell or radio with someone confirming adjustment impact on image/sound quality, move away from the antenna to get an accurate understanding of improvements/degredations. Your body next to the antenna will give you stronger readings than actual.

WENH PBS 11-1 Hi-V. This is Prime HD and gets you a second channel Explore 11-3 (and SD 11-2)

WCVB ABC 5-1 UHF

WBZ CBS 4-1 UHF

WGBH PBS 2-1 UHF (and the SD version)

WGBX PBS 44-1 UHF (this gets you Worls 44-2, Create 44-3, Kids 44-4)

WFXT FOX 25-1 UHF

WHDH NBC 7-1 UHF (and This TV 7-2)

WUNI UNIVISION 27-1 UHF (27-2 as well, in Spanish)

WLVI CW 56-1 UHF (and TCN 56-2)

WUTF Tel 66-1 UHF (Spanish)

When they broadcast in HD I have never had better. Ocassional pixilation on WGBH, but not enough viewing time to comment on weather impact etc.

I suppose I could get a second antenna and pick up Manchester NH or Portland ME, but do not see the point, yet.

Thanks to all who helped me. And, I hope above helps a fellow NBPTers trying to cut the cable. I am very pleased so far.