Need help selecting an Antenna - Philly, PA Suburb

[samsid]

Hi -

I am looking to replace Comcast cable with OTA HD TV from the local channels in Philadelphia. I live in a wooden townhouse with vinyl siding with a row of townhouses about 50 yards south of me, in between myself and most of the Philly signals.

Here's my location: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d7fb9b161329cfa

I am hoping to get an indoor/set top antenna if possible. I know nothing about antennas.

Thanks for reading and for any advice!

[Dave Loudin]

An indoor antenna should work fine for you, as there is plenty of signal in the air at your location. First try the very basic loop/rabbit ear combination like this (http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103077) Start with the plane of the loop aimed east/west, meaning that when you look through the loop, you are looking either north or south.

[Electron]

Here is a picture of how to aim indoor rods and loop antenna , http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html