[narf]

I live in downtown Portland, OR and have been having problems with reception. I am about 3 miles away from about a dozen stations--most of which are due west. I also have a building across the street from me in the same direction, but it is only one floor taller than where I am located in the 10th floor.

Initially, I had the basic rabbit ears antenna and I tried every placement I could think of with little luck (I only got 3ish channels). So then I bought a nicer GE antenna with an amplifier and still not much more luck. The signals were slightly stronger, but still not strong enough to even get me a picture. I finally found one additional station when I pointed the antenna south (and the signal was supposed to come from the west) and I was literally able to trace the signal's bounce around my concrete apartment.

Would a different antenna help? Would a directional or multi-directional make more sense? I would like to stick with an indoor antenna if possible.

Thanks a lot for any help!