I'm looking for any advice on how to maximize my reception capabilities where I live in Huntington, NY. My tvfool report can be found here:
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...5134929efa5123
I'm about 30 miles from NYC as the crow flies. My elevation is pretty good, but the tree situation is very bad. I have two TV's to connect and my goal is to be able to receive all the basic network channels (CBS, NBC, FOX, ABC, PBS, etc).
I did a preliminary test with one of those RCA panel antennas inside my house on the second floor and the results were very bad. I needed to use the included amplifier in order to get anything and even then the results were poor. I think I need to go for broke and mount the best possible roof antenna I can get at the highest possible height.
Considering my tvfool report, I'm pretty far from any strong signals, so I would think I'd be a good candidate for a pre-amp. I'm looking for a recommendation on the best equipment I can get to maximize my chances ( antenna, pre-amp, splitter, cable, connectors, etc). I have two TV's to connect. One might have about 30 feet of cable from the splitter and the other might have about 50 feet. Also, should I get an external pre-amp as close as possible to the antenna before going into the splitter, or should individual amps be placed at the output of the splitter, or maybe right before the TV?
Any advice and any recommended equipment model numbers would be appreciated.
Thank you.