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Additionally, a wall of very tall 30-yr old spruce trees stand between us and DC.
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Can you consider a tower installation that would put an antenna above the trees?
A difference of less than 3 dB is approaching 'hair-splitting' in many reception situations. The effect of the large trees you've described will not likely be swept away with a small addition of antenna gain.
In the end, I agree with DL, you'll need to buy something and install it. As the great Muppet Yoda said, "Do, or do not. There is no 'try.'"