Another question, how much should I pay to have a large antenna installed on my roof top with a rotator? I'm waiting for a quote back from an antenna technician, but I wanted to hear how much anyone else has paid or how much you think it should cost?
Labor costs I am not familiar enough and probably vary.
But if you were to DIY the system here is the cost of a top grade system.
Antenna = $120
Rotor = $80
Amp = $70
Coax = $40
These are high estimates trying to include needed a full blown system for distant stations and only moderately shopping prices and shipping.
The pole to mount it can be anywhere depending on what you use.
If you were to go say 20 ft up with a house clamp, about $30 for the pole.
If you go up 50 ft with a pole, you need a telescoping mast and guys, probably $150 to $200.
If you need tower, about $40 a foot for an unguyed tower. Which is ok with a house bracket and a TV antenna to 50 feet.
Then of course labor costs that vary widely depending on the company, and what is installed.
If you have any way to do it yourself, we can help you pick out the right antenna or if it's possible from your location.