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An amplifier has some maximum output level, depending on the design. If you put a strong signal in, that would drive the output beyond the maximum level, you'll get distortion and mixing of signals. The result will be less usable signals, not more.
The extremely powerful signal from WATC, just a mile from you, will certainly overload most, if not all amplifiers.
The primary purpose of an amplifier is to overcome cable and splitter losses downstream of the amplifier. Amplifiers can not 'pull' signal out of an antenna or the air. In fact, all amplifiers generate some amount of noise, which degrades the quality of the signal as it passes through the amplifier.
If you had weak signals, I'd be happy to suggest an appropriate amplifier. But in fact, you have one overpowering signal and many strong signals.
Signal strength is not the same as signal quality.Your problem has nothing to do with signals being too weak, rather I believe you need to improve the quality. That starts with antenna selection, mounting and aim. Only then would you begin to consider the need for amplification.
Antenna gain is better than amplifier gain. With antenna gain, you get more signal from the direction the antenna is aimed while receiving less noise and interference from other directions. The antenna is a passive devise, therefor it dose not add noise or distortion to the signal. Amplifiers amplify both the desired signal as well as the noise and interference. As already mentioned, amplifiers generate some noise and interference as well.
Until you have a quality signal at the output of the antenna, an amplifier will only complicate the problem.
FWIW, the price for the HD7694P at Amazon looks quite competitive, especially if you get free shipping.
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If the well is dry and you don't see rain on the horizon, you'll need to dig the hole deeper. (If the antenna can't get the job done, an amp won't fix it.)
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