Phased array antennas generally perform better with diffused signals.
Antenna mounting location can also be critical.
Signal quality is what counts.
You need to be able to measure BER/MER to determine which antenna and mounting location will provide reliable reception.
A masthead amp will not necessarily improve poor BER... only low signal level, so if you feed poor signal quality into an amp, it will usually only give you a 'louder' poor signal out.
The key is capturing good signal quality with the right antenna, mounted in the best-possible position.
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