Thinking About Getting DirecTV...

[WildKid]

I'm thinking about getting DirecTV, but I have a few hurdles to overcome first.

First, landscaping. I would have to put it on a 10-20 foot pole. However, I don't want it to look ugly. The pole would have to be covered in something, like astroturf. However, astroturf would not look good with grass, now would it? If not, what would you recommend? I live in the historic district, so that's a big must.

Secondly, I would have to have an antenna to receive my local channels. However, I have tall trees all around the property. What kind of antenna would I need? I would idealy need an antenna that is able to rotate up/down and left/right, but not 360°. Perhaps 180° or even 90°? Please advise.

Also, roof mounting of either the antenna and/or the dish is not possible, becuase the power line cxomes in from an angle. Thus, this would cause RF interferance.

I live in a 1925-era bungalow, so that's why I have to make all these exceptions.

Please see the attached file for channels I can get via antenna.

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Regards,

WildKid

[rudeney]

Putting up a 20' pole would be quite a feat. You'd need something like a telephone or power pole, and even then you could get enough sway in the wind to affect alignment. I know you don't want to attach the dish to your house, but that's really the best solution. Of course if money is no object, you could build one of those fake trees like they do for cell towers now. They fit in very nicely with the native Southern Pines. As for the OAT antenna, it sounds like you are going to need something fairly large. I;d worry more about the aesthetics of that than the dish.

[joed32]

Cable would be your best bet.