Thanks, guys!
OK, no Lava antennas and no preamp.
I did a bit more reading - it does not look like Antennas Direct DB2e support VHF. And Toronto has stations that are VHF. It looks like Buffalo is all UHF, not sure if they plan to convert to VHF.
Would aiming antenna in one direction be a problem since the difference between Toronto and Buffalo is ~50-55 degrees? Or if I aim for Buffalo I should pick up Toronto anyway? Would pointing somewhat away from Toronto reduce the chance of overload?
I am not sure about condominium rules re: antenna on a balcony.
Are the following antennas not amplified and would they work for my purposes? I would put an antenna right in front of south facing window.
I guess I need ClearStream2 with as it has a higher UHF gain.
ClearStream2™ Complete Long-Range VHF/UHF Digital TV (DTV) Antenna Combo Pack
http://overtheair.saveandreplay.com/...2_Complete.asp
Max gain: 10.4 dBi UHF;3.1dBi VHF
Antennas Direct ClearStream5
http://overtheair.saveandreplay.com/...stream5_C5.asp
Max gain: 4.9 dBi UHF; 7.6 dBi VHF
VHF Range: 65 Miles+
If I can put the antenna on a balcony, would this not be beter? I've read somewhere but can't find it now that it has gain >15dBi
7. Channel Master 8-bay HD Antenna (CM4228HD) Free HDTV Channels
http://www.angelelectronicsshop.com/...lmaster/Detail