Thanks to both of you.
I've tried the rabbit ears horizonal at 40 - 45 in, and also tried them at 78 - 84 in. I read the 40-45 somewhere else also, but here:
http://www.hdtvprimer.com/ANTENNAS/R...s.html#Getting
it says 78 - 84? Why the difference of opinion?
I set them up perpendicular to the LOS and tried various rotations, and positions in the room, but nothing seemed to work consistently until I put them on a chair in from of the metal gas fireplace. Chan 9 comes in very well no matter what I do with the rabbit ear length! It must be acting as a reflector? I'll play around later and see if 7 will come in with a little tweaking of the position. Thanks for the antenna suggestions, I'll probably bit the bullet and put one in the attic.
Dave, Thanks for the DIY option. It looks like a fun project, but not enuf time for that right now.
Thanks