I need advice

[spunom]

There's sooo much growing knowledge scattered around here, but sometimes folks need advice on everyday things. For instance...

I live on the hem of tv reception. I am running both a UHF (directional) and VHF (omnidirectional) anttenas at about 25 feet high situated less than 1 foot apart (UHF above VHF). I get good signal from them, but I'd like to be able to pick up both Louisville and Lexington.

Does anyone have a suggestion on a good, long range, directional antenna for fringe reception, and at what height it should be? I'm l leaning toward a Yagi, but was wondering if there might be better?

 

[RosterMan]

found this May help

Which Antenna is Best, Yagi Antenna VS Omnidirectional Antenna |...

If you are getting really good signal outside it’s almost always best to simply get an Omni antenna because it will pull in signal from multiple directions and towers, while also being easier to install. If you are getting really bad signal though (1-2 bars) the best solution is to get a Yagi...

www.hiboost.com

 

[RosterMan]

Quad Vs Yagi | Lightningantennas

www.lightningantennas.com

 

[pute]

Nice change of pace.

 

[SubmarineGirl]

 

[pute]

I pm Roster.

 

[spunom]

Quad Vs Yagi | Lightningantennas

www.lightningantennas.com

I love this article man. Thank you. I must use the wrong search engine I've been trying to dig into this for a part of the past two years, and I've never heard of a quad antenna. I'll be digging into this now.

 

[spunom]

So.. it appears the quad antennas are good for VHF/HAM radio reception, but not as much for UHF. All but one tower "near" me are UHF.

I'm down to comparison between the Yagi style - narrow azimuth but excellent range, and the bowtie - 8 bay seems to have good range and a wider reception range. I'm leaning toward the 8 bay bowtie.