Thread: Which antenna?
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Old 17-Oct-2012, 4:13 PM   #1
onemoresmith
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Which antenna?

Very appreciative for this site/forum and all the smart people advising us newbies on how to cut the cord. I'm now trying to figure out which antenna to purchase and am looking for help (sorry like many others!). Here is my report:

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...2df9917f83dc54


Tried a basic RCA flat amplified indoor antenna from best buy to no avail -- could get a choppy, intermittent signal at best, from various locations throughout my condo. I live on the top floor (4th floor) and luckily have windows front and back (facing south and north). My report says I have LOS <15 miles to the 6 channels I'd like to get. They are all broadcasting from the same location (on top of My Seymour). Unfortunately my building concrete and steel everywhere so plenty of interference. I'd prefer to go with an indoor antenna if there is one powerful enough but can make something work outdoors if that gets me more consistent/better signal. I'd need the outdoor to be as small a footprint as possible without sacrificing signal quality as I worry what the strata council will say when they see it hooked up outside. Not sure how I'll snake the coax inside yet either but will resort to leaving a window open a crack if it means better signal.

Can anyone recommend an antenna and where online I can purchase? I've come across antennadeals.com if anyone has a comment about them....

Many thanks.
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