Less Radio,more Summer !

Yes,more Summer. It's not dark here now till about 9:00pm so many nights after work I only am in the shack long enough to check email. It has also been un-seasonably warm, early growing for everything including grass and weeds. I've been giving the mowers and weed wackers a workout most evenings. All things green grow like crazy in the early Spring/summer - almost like playing catch-up from winter.
I really like all the seasons up North and because of Our short Summers by the big Lake, I try to fit in as much outside activities as possible. So therein lies the catch-- outside means some antenna work, in between the necessary chores. This week I have been playing with Television antennas! Ever since the switch to HDTV ,at this location the struggle has been to receive a picture that actually doesn't cut out! Luckily We do have local channels thru our satellite provider but HD over the air is a picture to behold!! I tried to utilize the old VHF antenna in the attic, but even with the old analog channels the ghosting was bad. With Digital its a picture killer. The attic is also now not accessible because of the new addition that We added many Years ago. Lots of Blown in insulation and no access anymore. Rabbitt ears and other variations of inside antennas are only passible, so outside was the next step.
We have many huge pine trees of various species and many other trees between the TV stations and Us. We also have a big hill! Using one of Our square indoor antennas on an aluminum pole temporarily attached and pointed at varying degees clearly showed Us a much improved but not perfect multi channel reception. Next step was to try and find a path without all the pine trees blocking Us. My 50' tower just so happens to be in a location that just might help here. Tywrapping this antenna on a corner leg has given Us a great picture. Looks like 40' of RG-6 and a new Outdoor antenna is just the ticket.
Tomorrow I will order a Winegard Square shooter because of the ease of installation and our proximity to all the TV stations. From the tests I have done I think it will be a winner!!
all for now-- 73 Tim