Your reception location has recivable Tv stations the directions of , North , North East , South West , South.
Above the roof in such a manner that the roof and house are not impeding and blocking reception in the directions of , North , North East , South East , South.
Install a Channel Master CM5016 antenna aimed at about 14 degree magnetic compass direction.
Use a Old School magnetic compass.
Here is how to aim antennas ,
http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html.
A Winegard , DS3000 J pole type antenna mount will work well with the CM5016 antenna.
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A metal roof Will Reduce and Block Tv reception with antenna in attic.
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A antenna system amplifier will most likely Not Be required for reception.
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For 1 Tv connected use No splitter.
For 2 Tv's connected use a simple common 2 way splitter.
For 3 Tv's connected use a simple common 3 way splitter.
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Yes , reception can be 'tested' with a antenna system amplifier connected between the antenna and splitter.
Use a Winegard , LNA-100 'Boost' antenna system amplifier.
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Here are some places to buy antennas and etc. .
http://www.solidsignal.com.
http://www.amazon.com.
http://www.channelmasterstore.com.
http://www.winegarddirect.com.
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