Welcome,
done w/cable:
I suggest the Winegard HD7694P aimed at 285 degrees magnetic. You should not need a preamp.
The Antennas Direct C2V should also work; its VHF dipole has less gain for VHF-High real channel 12, but it is less noticeable if eye appeal is important.
If the antenna is outside, the coax shield should be grounded with a grounding block that is connected to the house electrical system ground with 10 gauge copper wire for electrical safety and to reject interference. For further compliance with the electrical code (NEC), the mast should also be grounded in a similar manner to drain any buildup of static charge which will tend to discourage a strike, but the system will not survive a direct strike.
Since you are a ham, you might be interested in this:
http://www.reeve.com/Documents/Artic...ents_Reeve.pdf
73,
rabbit