I live in metro Boston area and decided to experiment with OTA channels and then cut the cable. I bought a cheap HD antenna from monoprice (
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2) and putting it indoors on top of TV cabinet, pointing south east, I can pull 20+ channels mainly UHF from Boston.
My TVFR
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...267e8690be38a3
After reading a lot on this form, and being a tech person, I was amazed by the depth of issues surrounding OTA antennas. I am more comfortable now with various issues like UHF/VHF, gains, directions, not able to combine antennas (except maybe UHF+VHF if done correctly) etc.
My setup is single TV in living room so I don't think a splitter/amp is needed.
It is a classic one level ranch style construction, wood siding and asphalt shingles. Attic is kind of flat (can't stand upright) with insulation on floor and nothing on ceiling. There are tall pine treed in the backyard (facing east/south east) and in general the area is wooded.
There is also an old antenna on the roof put up by previous owner (pre-2009) so I guess it was used for analog signals. I have to check it's wiring and experiment a bit.
Can I improve my setup, still keeping it simple, or just stick with current cheapo antenna?