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Reddit mentions of Channel Master CM-3080 Antenna Chimney Mount, 1 Pair
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Reddit mentions: 4
We found 4 Reddit mentions of Channel Master CM-3080 Antenna Chimney Mount, 1 Pair. Here are the top ones.
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Accepts Mast up to 1.5 inches in DiameterFor Chimney mountingIncludes two 12 foot metal strapsTwo brackets included to anchor mast at two pointsStandoff from chimney: 3.8 inches
Specs:
| Height | 9.5 Inches |
| Length | 2 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 2 x 7.2 x 9.5 inches |
| Weight | 2.4 Pounds |
| Width | 7.25 Inches |
A fairly cheap chimney mount like below, a piece of pipe, and enough intestinal fortitude to put a ladder to get to the top, you could have a pretty nice mount.
https://www.amazon.com/Channel-Master-CM-3080-Antenna-Chimney/dp/B002HTL3T4
I've got mine attached to a (brick) chimney with chimney mount straps, it's quite solid.
Something like this : http://www.amazon.ca/Channel-Master-CM-3080-12-Feet-Antenna/dp/B002HTL3T4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412703008&sr=8-1&keywords=antenna+mount+chimney
Assuming a standard 2 story house with a standard pitched roof, plus chimney, what happens if you run your antenna height at 35 feet of elevation, (about the height of the top of your chimney to your ground). Tentatively, a CM-2020 would do it, pointed to 161 degrees magnetic. (SSE). You'll also need a chimney mounting kit, and a 5 foot mast. You should be able to get all the way down to ABC, and maybe even that independent station.
I assume you are in a house and not an apartment. If that is not right this may not work for you. I live in Rockford IL for reference. Out local NBC affiliate is a VHF signal and was never reliable on indoor antennas. the other channels were just OK. So here is what i did. Maybe this will give you an idea one how to solve your situation.
This antenna
This strap and a mast similar to this one to mount to my chimney.
I used the existing coax that the previous owners of the house had used with their satellite system. It is easily 40' long but also has the grounding wire attached along the insulation which I attached to the antenna at one end and it was already attached to the electrical grounding stake at the other.
I started using an ancient single-output TV amplifier (similar to the one linked) my dad had lying around since I only have one TV. But I switched to this. It gets terrible reviews but I bough mine for $1 at a going-out-of-business sale so it was worth the shot. So far so good.
Now I get the locals with no problems and also get some channels for Madison WI including PBS which we lost when we cut cable.
There are other things you can get like pre-amps and higher grade cabling but I say start cheap and build as needed.