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Posted by kotches (R) on March 07, 2002 at 14:23:35

In Reply to: Re: Local HD signal--Chicago????? posted by Bill O'C on March 07, 2002 at 13:41:22:

Bill,

For what it's worth, your salesman gave you completely accurate information about picking up HDTV.

No special antenna is needed, a standard UHF/VHF antenna does the trick. I'm using a Radio Shack VU-190XR, which is designed for reception of UHF to 80miles, and VHF to 90 miles. This is rougly 2x my distance to the Sears Tower (and the Hancock building).

To be safe, I'd buy the antenna that's designed for 2x your distance from the transmission tower -- in your case one designed roughly 40 miles UHF (and whatever you get with VHF) should cover you pretty well. I say that because the digital signals aren't as powerful, and given your location and it's supposed "wasteland" category the extra gain will probably help you.

Besides the link listed below, Winegard's website is very informative in helping you pick out the right antenna for your needs. Winegard is at http://www.winegard.com

All the big stations except WBBM(CBS channel 2 analog, channel 3 digital) are on the Sears tower. WBBM is on top of the Hancock building.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

• Antenna Web information site.