Thanks, Chuck!
Let me clarify a few things:
1- I am using an indoor distribution amp & without it I have very little reception with any antenna I've tried over the last 20 years (5 or 6). I plan to change to a normal preamp when I change antennas.
2- Vertical space & weight are not really issues. Snow loading on horizontal surfaces takes out most antennas up here eventually. You'd probably get a chuckle to see how many antennas have bent or missing elements, yet still seem to deliver a usable signal. Losing VHF low is a good thing, IMHO, smaller element last much longer. I've also had the upper half of the corner reflector collapse on 2 units so far, so I look hard at how well that area is designed.
3- I forgot to mention that my antenna is about 25-30 feet off the ground, but according to the report, that only seems to make a few db difference in the strong stations. It does change the lineup quite a bit in the weaker stations, but I don't expect to get those anyway.
So, are you recommending the 91XG because you feel it will deliver a better signal up here or due to it's structural merits?
I know multipath won't be a problem wit the 91XG, might it be a problem with the 4228? Based on the difficulty I currently have aiming, I'll probably need to upgrade to a microprocessor controlled rotor with the 91XG. My current rotor is crude at best.
Thanks again,
Dave
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