The Tv transmitters to the north north west are 1.8 miles away , the transmissions VERY STRONG. Do Not use any type or kind of amplified antenna , the amplifier Will Overload and be the cause of bad reception or no reception. Install a Winegard FV-HD30 in a window that is to the north , And also install a variable attenuator #1296F , the attenuator will 'Dial Down' the signal strength of the tv transmissions that are way to strong. Buy the antenna and attenuator at
http://www.solidsignal.com. The 1296F can also be used with the HDTVi.