[John Candle]

The 8 bay bow is a very good antenna for your location. The 8 bay is a UHF antenna that also does well at receiving the VHF high channels of 7 thru 13. But not so good at receiving the VHF low band channels of 2 thru 6. When I am helping people with there reception situations I do my best to make the installations goof proof that is why I make the suggestions that I do. Do Not crawl under the house. If you can , look inside the connector on the end of the coax on the outside of the house to see if its looks clean or corroded. And you are correct , the difference between ground level and 15 feet is not much of an improvement for reception. I like to experiment and find out what is what. The indoor amplifier is likely Ok , however if you like to experiment , try the antenna with and without the inside amplifier. Getting rid of that 50 $ month bill is a big help. 50 a month is 600 a year , so watch tv with an antenna and wait till later for the rotor. Having the antenna next to the dish is Ok.