I currently have a directional antenna mounted outside of the house. I occasionally have to go outside and rotate it by hand. I'm trying to get away from that. I get signal from two major cities - one to the east and one to the west. Thoughts? null

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Randolic · Accepted Answer

I have a similar arrangement with my TV transmitter locations, directly north and south from me. I receive from both directions, well
 If your antenna is on or very close to, an imaginary line directly connecting the transmitters, one to the other, in opposite directions, you may receive both directions without having to turn your antenna, given that adequate signal strengths are available to your location. 
IOW, if you had to turn your directional antenna in any other direction than in a 180-degree direction, e.g., 90-degrees, you may still have to turn your antenna to face the desired transmitter.

Manny · Answer

Yep same here, put this app on your phone, Antenna Point. Stand under your antenna, look at app to see where it should be pointing. That assures you of strongest signal. Remember large trees and airline landing/takeoff paths affect signal "sometimes".

Answered by Manny 6 years ago

“I currently have a directional antenna mounted outside of the house. I occasionally have to go outside and rotate it by hand. I'm trying to get away from that. I get signal from two major cities - one to the east and one to the west. Thoughts?”

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