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Re: Satellite or cable service for local TV broadcasts?

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On 2/18/2012 10:03 AM PT, Bill M. typed:

>> Um, no. None of them were green. To be green, the antennae would have to
>> be about twenty floor high. :(
>
> Not sure why you're holding out for green. Blue and violet are easily
> watchable in most cases. Worst case, you may need an antenna in the
> attic or on the roof rather than a little 8" loop inside the house.
>
> Do you own the hill, by chance? Put the antenna up on the hill where
> it has a clear line of site, add a signal amp, then run coax down the
> hill to the house. Split it to the various TV's, as needed. I don't
> know how far that is so I can't say if it's practical.

Nope, probably neighbors' on the other side. :(
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