I'm very new at this and don't need to pay for TV. I grew up in the days when it was and still is free. These are my stats:
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...8d1707f4ae3500
I'm currently using an old, old antenna, probably been on the pole out there since the 80's. But, guess what, it works. Or it has. Now I'm starting to lose stations. The pole is about 20 - 22' off the ground with no major obstructions immediately around and relatively flat terrain. I receive several channels sets: 8(WFLA), 10(WTSP), 13(WTVT), 3.1-3.4(WEDU), 66.1-66.3(ION), 44(WTOG), 16.1-16.4(WUSF). For some reason, we do not receive ch. 38 at all (WTTA) and would like to. My co-ax off the antenna runs to a splitter, then a converter to the older set. From there it hits a signal amp that says 15db on it. I presume that's the boost(?). Then on to the newer flat screen. Great picture. But occasiuonally, the signal is lost. Then I go outside with a pair of channel lock pliers and physically turn the pole slightly, and the signal is back.
I think my real question deals with an antenna with a wider range of reception, where I do not have to adjust that pole direction every other day? Do they make them so you can just aim them and leave them and still pick up station locations that vary from, say, 140 degrees to 215 degrees?
Thank you in advance for you help!!