Also to add, even though the TV Fool has the 174 degree channels in green, they are so far away (60 miles), it is why I choose to use the 91XG. Antenna web listed them as needed a roof mounted antenna.
No. You should have no need for a preamplifier. The 7777 USED TO get recommended a lot, but that was before CM redesigned the amp back in 2012. The new version, except for the case and the number, is nothing like the old one. Its higher gain gets folks into trouble where they got away with it with the old model. Most people who have panned the new model simply don't understand it. It's actually a decent amp, but must be used with caution due to its differences.It seems like the CM7777 is recommended a lot, would this work in my situation?
The HD8200 doesn't offer anything for KVIE and KXTV that the 7698 doesn't. Those big elements are only for low VHF; KFTY, KCSO, K04QR.In hindsite I wish I would have bought the HD8200 instead because of my issues with 6 and 10... they are pretty susceptible to inversions.
Ouch an 8200 in an attic.I put an 8200 in my friends attic who lives near YCHS and he gets great reception (w/out preamp).
Oh no... it was an incredibly tight fit. Thankfully it was cool out when we did it.Ouch an 8200 in an attic.Must be a huge attic.
The 91XG is a UHF only antenna and KXTV is a VHF station. It is not weak. This is why I said you need an HD7698P. You have the wrong antenna for the job. If you don't want to get the 7698P then you need to add a separate VHF antenna. Try the Antennacraft Y-10-7-13 and a VHF/UHF combiner.Okay update, I took the advice and tested the antenna on the roof straight to a TV using the 100' coax. Boom, I got 35 digital channels! However, the only channel I am not getting is KXTV (ABC). I am not sure why, is the signal too weak? Returning the 91XG just for one channel would be a real pain, is this something a small preamp could fix, or should I continue to heed the warnings of staying away from preamps?
I don't have any gable mounts on my house. If I did I would have used a gable mount like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Winegard-SW-0012-Gable-Mount-Antenna/dp/B001DFTGUQThanks for all the feedback guys. Going to be working with it today, and probably returning the 91XG. Jhughy, can you tell me about the mount that you made? I really like it.
Definitely return the 91xg. You'll get much better luck with the antenna I have. I don't know why some are saying you don't need a pre-amp. You certainly do we are in a deep fringe area and you have 100' of cable.Okay update, I took the advice and tested the antenna on the roof straight to a TV using the 100' coax. Boom, I got 35 digital channels! However, the only channel I am not getting is KXTV (ABC). I am not sure why, is the signal too weak? Returning the 91XG just for one channel would be a real pain, is this something a small preamp could fix, or should I continue to heed the warnings of staying away from preamps?
Those towers are okay for a TV antenna.I am in the very long process of investing in a tower: http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.as...ft-antenna-tower-assembly-(hdbx32bs)&more=yes
Or better yet: http://www.palcoelectronics.com/pe300.aspx
Maybe Chuck can give advice here!?
Definitely return the 91xg. You'll get much better luck with the antenna I have. I don't know why some are saying you don't need a pre-amp. You certainly do we are in a deep fringe area and you have 100' of cable.
Okay, I guess I will bite the bullet and look into getting the HD7698P. It's the part where I have to admit to my wife I got the wrong antenna that makes returning the 91XG the most annoying, lol. Getting the main 4 networks is a must for cable cutting though.The 91XG is a UHF only antenna and KXTV is a VHF station. It is not weak. This is why I said you need an HD7698P. You have the wrong antenna for the job. If you don't want to get the 7698P then you need to add a separate VHF antenna. Try the Antennacraft Y-10-7-13 and a VHF/UHF combiner.
Are you getting KVIE? It's on VHF too.
I don't have any gable mounts on my house. If I did I would have used a gable mount like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Winegard-SW-0012-Gable-Mount-Antenna/dp/B001DFTGUQ
I ended up having to use a satellite under eve J mount like this: http://www.amazon.com/Satellite-Under-Eave-Mount-2in/dp/B00B10U79M
I am in the very long process of investing in a tower: http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.as...ft-antenna-tower-assembly-(hdbx32bs)&more=yes
Or better yet: http://www.palcoelectronics.com/pe300.aspx
Maybe Chuck can give advice here!?
My preference would be not to have to guy the tower that is why I am only looking at self supporting towers.
Definitely return the 91xg. You'll get much better luck with the antenna I have. I don't know why some are saying you don't need a pre-amp. You certainly do we are in a deep fringe area and you have 100' of cable.