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Help! in choosing an outdoor antenna for Niagara on the Lake
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Post 1 made on Sunday September 12, 2010 at 08:25
ArtGirl
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I am about to buy my first antenna now that i am moving to a house in Niagara. I am situated between Buffalo and Toronto so that is good!

I have read a bit about antennas, read reviews ... multidirectional, 4 bay/ 8 bay, rotators etc, multiple antenna use. And am still confused.
there are no towers nearby, except the Government's National Defence Field 1/2 mile away to the west with what looks like Hydro Poles

I have a small attic or can also attach it to the house (roof or wall?)

What is the ideal one? budget is about $100- 125
Multidirectional as in Antennas Direct (reaches 70 miles)
OR
one that will need a rotator

Which direction do I have it mounted to face.

What other things do I need to buy with it to view it on the main floor as well as in my basement studio? Cables? etc


As a female I would need step by step
Nina
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Post 2 made on Sunday September 12, 2010 at 15:58
hd fan
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The antenna does not determine the need of a rotator , it is your location and the location of the Tx towers. Most directional antennas have a beamwidth of aprox 60 degrees or less but you should check the antenna specs. If both towers (CN and Buffalo) fall within the beamwidth of your antenna then there is no need for a rotator unless I was the one selling you such a device then there would be a need , lol (not funny but I laugh anyways).

Bulding materials and nearby tall structures or trees affect reception therefore the higher the better and outside better than the attic mounted in the direction of the center of both towers (these are just general guidelines). Trial and error and common sense your best friend.

I like the 4 bay Channel Master but a 20 cad chinese knockout will do the job just for a while specially outside where the CM will last longer. There is no ideal antenna that works ideally in every case, it depends on your needs and location.

Oh , a female!, I could give you more than step by step! , lol. Just kidding , feel free to ask any questions at all, lot of very knowleadgeable and willing to help people on this forum. BTW , Welcome to the Forum.
Post 3 made on Friday September 17, 2010 at 11:16
SunnyJim
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Installed in Ajax is an antenna I installed 18 years ago on the outside of our house.
Got if from what is now Circuit City.
It looks like a white UFO, and receives all the Hamilton, Buffalo and Toronto stations.
It worked OK for the analogue days, but the reception in ATSC is terrific.
Inside the white UFO it is a rotor devise of some sort.
This antenna works well for me, so it may be the sort of thing that may help you.
Post 4 made on Saturday September 18, 2010 at 00:16
BillFromGI
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On September 17, 2010 at 11:16, SunnyJim said...
Installed in Ajax is an antenna I installed 18 years ago on the outside of our house.
Got if from what is now Circuit City.
It looks like a white UFO, and receives all the Hamilton, Buffalo and Toronto stations.
It worked OK for the analogue days, but the reception in ATSC is terrific.
Inside the white UFO it is a rotor devise of some sort.
This antenna works well for me, so it may be the sort of thing that may help you.

Those "UFO" antennas work great if the unit has a 'clear' view of the transmitter AND you're inside the 40 mile reception radius..


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