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Old 03-14-2018, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by DaveNKath View Post
Hi, I have an antenna (65 mile range) on a 20 ft pole, with a booster, Channel Master box and pay $25. a month for Comcast 25mps. I used tvfool.com to locate my best signal (appx. 190 deg) Clearstream +4 Antenna, Winegard amp, & Channel master (comes with recording abilities ) TV Guide on line for OTA stations for all shows that are available in the Daytona/Orlando area. A smart TV, netflex, vudu when I want to pay for a movie. After initial cost (?300.) $25. a month for Comcast
That's the best solution I have seen.

How many otr stations do you get? PBS?
Is the pole a 1" 16 ft piece of cunduit?
How deep in ground does it go down?
Does it have a little concrete on the bottom?
Do you also need a grounding rod?

I heard that the newer houses [5 tears old] have something in the attic, maybe foil backed insulation that prevents the signal going through the roof. I forget.

Thank-you for providing this public service.
tom