[daggerlee]

Hi all,


Currently I have an AntennasDirect DB2 which works well for getting all the UHF channels in my area. However there are two channels I'd like to get which are located on VHF 6 and 13. My tvfool results are here:

tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3daead770f230764


All the VHF antennas I've found so far seem to be optimized for 7-69 - not 1-6. Are there any that are optimized for both 1-6 and 7-13?


Also, would it be more cost effective to just get a combo UHF/VHF antenna instead of getting a dedicated VHF antenna and a combo adapter? The signal is going to go to three TVs, FWIW. Thanks!

 

[Tower Guy]



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Originally Posted by daggerlee /forum/post/16883325


However there are two channels I'd like to get which are located on VHF 6 and 13.

This will work fine:
http://www.solidsignal.com/prod_disp...p?prod=HD-7010


You can aim your old antenna at 106 for WNJS. Add them together with a backwards splitter.


I believe that your high VHF is WHYY on channel 12.

 

[ProjectSHO89]

Here's an example of a 2-13 VHF antenna: http://www.solidsignal.com/prod_display.asp?PROD=CS600


23.1 & 44 are both so strong that likely come in off the back quarter of the DB2 anyway.


Channel 1 disappeared decades ago.

 

[IDRick]

Nice find Project! I agree, the C5600 is a great choice given the very high signal strength in the OP's area and the identical tower orientation for ch 6 and 12. The OP could continue to use his db2 for UHF and acquire VHF with the C5600. The two antennas could be joined with a usvj joiner for a single downlead to the tv(s). Mount the DB-2 on top and space the two antennas about 4 feet apart.

 

[daggerlee]

Thanks for the recommendations everybody! I will check out the Winegard and CS600. I was also thinking about the HD7082p since it claims to have a 6.2db gain on channel 6. But of course it is almost four times the price of the CS600...

 

[ProjectSHO89]

If the TVfool forecasts are to be believed (and there is no reason not to), you have PLENTY of channel 6 signal and more gain isn't necessary. A simple dipole should be sufficient to receive that signal.


However, you may need some directionality in the case that multi-path is present.


Have you tried a simple channel 6 dipole outdoors? A cheap FM radio antenna (a couple of bucks) is close enough for 6.

 

[Trip in VA]

With any low-VHF, you want as much signal as possible. Even if there's "plenty."


- Trip

 

[TV Trey]



Quote:
Originally Posted by daggerlee /forum/post/16883325


Hi all,


Currently I have an AntennasDirect DB2 which works well for getting all the UHF channels in my area. However there are two channels I'd like to get which are located on VHF 6 and 13. My tvfool results are here:

tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3daead770f230764


All the VHF antennas I've found so far seem to be optimized for 7-69 - not 1-6. Are there any that are optimized for both 1-6 and 7-13?


Also, would it be more cost effective to just get a combo UHF/VHF antenna instead of getting a dedicated VHF antenna and a combo adapter? The signal is going to go to three TVs, FWIW. Thanks!

If you like to tinker, for around $5 you can try building this.

http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx...wire/t2fd.html