Question 1

what else do I need to purchase to install this antenna to my house

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You will need a mast and cable to run to your TV

Question 2

Does the antenna come with an amplifer

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It does not, you can add one if needed.

Question 3

How many miles will this pickup from?

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I don't have an HD8200U, I have a 7697P antenna. I am reliably picking up stations 35 miles away in the direction I have the antenna pointing to. I can pick up stations from the side of the antenna up to 20 miles away. On good days (about once a week), I can pick up stations over 60 miles away but that's not the norm. My antenna is mounted in the attic. The terrain is hilly and there are lots of trees. The reception would probably be better if the antenna was mounted on the roof.

Question 4

Can I run this to my old cable box outside my house that splits and is wired to all my rooms in my house so all TVs will have reception? 
Also, is there a way to bolt it to the side of my house? I have a flat roof with parapets and no overhang and don't want to drill through the roofing material. And what additional s…

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Assuming that the cable box you are speaking of is simply an RF Splitter that connects a single input (i.e. from cable company) to multiple TVs, you should be able to accomplish this. Make sure that the existing cable is in working order beforehand, or it could seriously degrade your quality of reception. As long as you have no overhang, you should have no problem with attaching a mast to the side of your house. You will need something similar to a WINEGARD WM-2040 wall mount and a TV mast tall enough so that the antenna is above the roofline. It's usually cheapest to find a mast at your local hardware or home electronics store. You will also need an adequate length of RG-6 cable. It will need two F-connectors. One at the antenna, the other at the splitter. As long as you don't need the cable to go through any walls, you can probably just buy a length of RG-6 with the F-connectors pre-attached. You can find these locally or online, usually in increments of 25' or so. Get the shortest length necessary to connect both points. Considering the fact that you have multiple TVs to distribute the signal to, you may end up needing to purchase a pre-amp if the incoming signal is not strong enough. The more times the signal is split, the weaker it will be. Lastly, I would advise connecting the mast directly to a ground rod somewhere nearby. Most likely, you already have one that was installed by the cable or phone company. Local hardware stores can supply you with the copper ground wire you will need. If your area ever gets rain, I would also suggest using some sort of silicone (waterproof) sealant to protect where the f-connectors connect to the antenna and splitter (and amp, if necessary). Moisture getting into the connectors can adversely affect the quality of your signal over time. Hope this helps!

Brand Name	Winegard
Item Weight	7.98 pounds
Product Dimensions	168.25 x 110 x 33 inches
Country of Origin	USA
Item model number	HD8200A
Color Name	Black
Impedance	75 Ohm

Winegard HD8200A Long Range VHF/UHF Outdoor HDTV Antenna - 65+ Mile Range

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