Originally Posted by CKN
Originally Posted by alarmguy
Some of these posts are misleading/incorrect and makes a very simple thing complicated. This isn't brain surgery, simplest thing in the world and all the information is online.
Forget the advertised "super antennas" that you see people sticking on their wall in their home *LOL*
1. buy an outdoor antenna
(such as this, no smaller)
2. mount in attic or outside
3. google TV antenna aiming, plug in your address and it will tell you which way to fact the antenna (compass heading) It will also show you where the major network TV station antennas are and how far.
You could do this before you select an antenna, ALWAYS select a larger antenna, don't fall for the "miles" claim, those are for clear open areas, unobstructed.
4. its all VERY simple for those who wish to put some effort into getting the free major network stations with better video quality then what they pay for on their TV
Some good sources;
Dennys Antennas
Channel Master
Station Location Tool
FCC Reception Maps, you pay for this with your taxes, use it!
Google is your friend ... well not really but use them when you have too or duckduckgo (they are your friend)...
To recommend an antenna that large without knowing how far he is from the broadcast towers can be over kill.
I posted 5 links to help him select the right antenna. Overkill? I don't think so, most people look at the "mile range" an antenna manufacturer states but that is under ideal conditions, open air.
Just like you, you are using a 20 to 30 mile antenna (chances are the makers claims more) mile antenna and you say you are 10 miles from the towers. Which confuses me about your reply to me.
Bottom line, most would be perfectly served by a simple "non powered" $100/150 antenna like below if they are 30 miles or so from the towers and its placed in the attic. Anytime someone places it outside is a plus of course but not needed for that range. The bottom line is, I provided the links to help. More or less, select something that is about double what you need and if in the attic, it will stay there for decades providing you service.
Click - this is the "old reliable" rock solid antenna, cant go wrong
With that said, sure, there are many others, Im keeping it simple for those who just want to get something up and running with little fuss.
I do use the 60/100 mile antenna in this link on my house and my sons. 9 years ago though, I installed the equal and bought it at lowers for $100 in the RCA brand but see they no l anger carry it.
Its all in the 5 links I posted.