OTA Antenna Help, Hilliard.

[mace]

I have tried about 8 different antenna's and have had not much luck. The best luck I have had is the 9 dollar RCA rabbit ears. With the exception of channel 4.

I just signed up with Dish, so my receivers are the VIP622 and 211. What I would like to do is have both receivers on 1 antennea in the attic.

I went to Radio Shack today and bought THIS.... (http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103091&cp=&pg=5&origkw=antenna&kw=antenna&parentPage=search),

Ran all the wires and all that crap, and the signal is now worse in the attic, with the "better" amplified multidirectional.

Does anyone have a better idea for a OTA antenna in Hilliard? I live off of Scioto Darby. closest is 7miles, and furthest is 15 miles.

I shouldn't be having an issue, but I am.

[Robbiee19]

mace,
I live off of Alton Darby Lakewood diviision. I use an indoor winegard's theSharpshooter SS-3000 antenna with great results. Here is the link http://www.winegard.com/offair/sharpshooter/pdf/SharpShooter_12-08.pdf

[mace]

Anywhere locally that I could take a look at one? Or would you suggest online?
Particular Retailer or ebay?

What did you pay if you don't mind me asking?

[Robbiee19]

If you would like to pop over to the house and look at it no problem. I had to order online for the best price. around $79, but the results are good.

[mace]

Well, I spent today undoing what I did the day before and took the Radio Shack antenna back. There are six of those SharpShooters on Ebay right now, and I'm gonna do what I can to snag one to test it out.

You think this can stand the elements in the Attic?

[KEVKEV]

Not to get off topic, but i put my TERK HDTVa in the attic...should i keep it there since its an indoor antenna or should i get an outdoor antenna?

[Robbiee19]

mace and Kevkev. It should be ok because its not exposed to the elements.

Kevkev. Are you getting good results with the Terk HDTVa in the attic?

[mace]

Hot and Humid are elements :)

Trust me, I was sweating my arse off.

Quick question about the sharpshooter. Does in have an inline power source?

[KEVKEV]

My reception is great. I have a Samsung tuner and it shows that my strength is 9 out of 10 and even 10 out of 10 bars on a few channels. I still dont get PAX tho.

[Robbiee19]

Hot and Humid are elements :)

Trust me, I was sweating my arse off.

Quick question about the sharpshooter. Does in have an inline power source?

Yes it does. I was talking about the elements for the antenna, but for us old guys yes the other elemnts will kick our arse!:D

[Timcredible]

fwiw, i have a $50 radio shack normal, old-style tv antenna in my attic, i run it to a $15 phillips splitter/amplifier in my basement, and then to 2 hd dish tuners. works ok.

[mace]

Well I got my Sharpshooter off ebay for 50 bucks this week. I have to say that I expected more but.... There is a big ole but...

I did not get any better signal as far as digital strength, BUT I do NOT get the drop outs that I was experiencing with the other 11 OTA's that I bought.

My setup now,

Antenna in the attic connected to a wall plate.

From the Wall Plate to the splitter thingy that comes with the Winegard. 3 connections, power, antenna and TV

From the TV connection, I have it run to a 6DB Distribution amp (ebay 10 bucks)

From there it goes to both HD Receivers.

Working good thus far.

[Robbiee19]

Great to hear mace! That's what the 3000 is suppose to do is get rid of the drop outs. I think it's a very good indoor antenna. Great price for you.