ota hdtv channels in northern nj

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Larry wrote:
>
> i currently have directv which only offers cbs in hdtv, i was told by
> a friend that there are not many over the air channels available
> coming from nyc, 1) what channels are available and 2)what antenna
> would you recommend. i live about 30 miles from the city, any help
> would be greatly appreciated.


Larry:

The HD channels from NYC I have little info about.
Many of The HD systems in NYC were destroyed by
the 9-11-01 Twin Tower event.

The key info for selecting an Antenna for HD
TV reception is knowing: Current Tower locations
(determines aiming angle), HD signal strength,
and HD transmitting frequency (VHF or UHF)..

If the distance is about 30 miles....
and HD channels are all OTA UHF...
then a Channel Master 3021 (4 bay bow tie)
will do a nice job.... No TERKS !!

I'm just back from a freebie HD STB test
for HD in Oshkosh, WI.. (EAA Planes overhead !!!)

From 40 miles away.. Received well 4 of 5 HD stations...
Also received 1 of 2 SD digital stations well.
Signal Strength was 7, 8, or 9 ticks of 9 on T-151...

The 2 stations from GBay, WI not received were
at 20% and 50% Power levels...
These related NBC/UPN stations will go full
Power Aug. 13... Day of the Olympics...

Try http://www.antennaweb.org and Enter your 9 Digit ZIP code.

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thanks for your help