Dished the dish, cut the cable.  I've never had an antenna, but I'm ready to make a purchase.  Amazon.com has plenty with high marks, but I need a little more direction.  Here's some info form the house I just purchased.
  http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...1dda06c720562c
1.  The house is a story and a half (cape cod) with aluminum siding.
2.  Location is  50 miles West of Detroit
3.  There seems to be an amplifier in the basement w/power
4.  Cable runs from the basement-->outside, up the downspout and back not the attic.
Any help at all would be appreciated.  Thanks in advance.