Re: Question about OTA HD vs. Cable Box HD

On 23 Dec 2005 08:50:16 -0800, "jim@xxxxxxxxxxxx" <jim@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

>http://winegard.com/offair/pdf/hd9095p.pdf
>
>i installed one of these for my sister and brother in law. we paid
>about $75 for it. the long boom is in two pieces that can be assembled
>in the attic and the elements are all folded against the boom
>initially. it would fit disassembled through any attic access i've ever
>seen in a tiny closet ceiling. took only a few minutes to snap
>everything into place and screw the boom pieces together. we got a
>piece of antenna pole from lowes and mounted it vertically with some
>pipe straps to the rafters in the attic. the antenna mounted to the
>pole. we found the antenna in stock at a local electronics supplier in
>mid michigan so i don't think they're rare. i used an 10db inline amp
>with diplexer (radio shack, ~$20) installed at the antenna powered
>through the coax by a wall wart located downstairs. this was somewhat
>for the distant signals but mostly for the long run down two stories
>and across the basement ceiling and up through the floor of the family
>room. the only problem we had was that we accidentally squeezed the
>little aluminum element feedlines against the boom while we were
>pointing it. nearly gave us heart failure until we saw that and moved
>them back to their proper positions. signals were gang busters and
>they're very happy with the results.
>
>as long as you're not putting the antenna actually on the common
>property they'd have no say. read all the q&a on the otard page. nor
>could they prevent you from erecting one along side or on top of your
>house as long as it's no higher than 12ft above the ridge line. the
>outside antenna would give you that additional height that you might
>need in your case as well as minimize the loss that you'll get
>penetrating your roofing material. it might make the difference between
>working and not working in your case.
>
>another poster's approach to dealing with the hoa is a good one. print
>out the fcc/otard page and hand it to them. i don't think they'll want
>to mess with you given the precedents presented on that page. it's very
>clear and without loopholes.
>
>good luck
>
>jim


Wow Jim, you're RIGHT! The shipping carton dimensions on the Winegard
HD9095P are 6.25 in X 6.25 in X 59 in. The 6.25 X 6.25 is just a bit
smaller than me! Yea, right! :) 50 barrels of beer ago !!!!!!!!!

I know I'll loose at bit, I guess 3 dB is likely a fair number, by
putting it in the attic, but if it works there I won't have to fight
with the HOA, but if it doesn't work, thats a different story. :)

Thank you1

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