TV Map Report:
http://snag.gy/UKi0k.jpg
TV Fool Report:
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...1ddae461cdf223
Exsisting Antenna:
Mono Price MDA-5600
Channels Most Care About
:
1. CBUT-DT (CBC): Doesn't show up on TVFool... Maybe it knows something I don't, but, this is one I'd like the most. Various sources say it should be broadcasting in Vancouver BC as ch2.1, aka
link
2. The 5 "Greens" (9.1miles away) in the report.
3. Less important, but, CHEK-DT if I can get it.
Existing Problems:
My apartment is ground floor, and on a hill. One side of the apartment (~20feet off ground) has the main living-room window (or covered deck) and is facing the water; south-west. Other side of apartment (north-east) has a single small window but not close to the tv room; this window is also kinda facing a hill (aka have to walk up steep steps to get to road, which is about 25 feet up, shortly after leaving the front door).
With my current antenna I cannot seem to get any channels in the living-room/window/porch (all facing south-west). If I take it across the apt to the small window I can get CHAN-DT. If I take the monoprice antenna outside my front door into the middle of the courtyard (aka where the small window views, and hill/steps start), then I get ~8 channels (down to PBS in report).
I'm looking into buying a new antenna, but unsure what is best for me. Ideally I'd be able to put the antenna in my living room, livining-room window, or porch (which is covered/kinda built into building so maybe not the best location); roof-mount is not an option for me. I was thinking about the following:
1. RCA ANT1650R (living room or window); omni indoor antenna
2. Mohu Leaf (living room window); omni indoor antenna
3. I also notice a lot here reccomend "ClearStream™ 4" or "ClearStream™ 5", would they be best for me?
Or is there a better/stronger choice for me (ideally one that can best handle indoor+building wall environment)? Should I try an outdoor antenna indoors (maybe cut threw walls better?). I read on-line that the "RCA ANT751" (directional) cuts through walls/mountains/etc better than typical antennas, but, would it be able to cut through an entire building if I put it on my porch at the south-west of building (and face it north-east into the building?).
Many thanks.