My analysis is
here.
I'd like advice on what antenna setup I need to get all the local major network stations found in the green, and the one (48) in the yellow (7 total channels if possible). I'd like to use a single antenna if possible, and I'd prefer to put the antenna in the attic. This could mean the cable run could be as short as ~25 feet. I am concerned reception may be affected by all the metal ducts and A/C unit within close proximity and between the antenna and the signal source. I could either raise the antenna or run a much longer strand of cable to avoid this. Longer cable may dictate the need for an amplifier.
Regarding cable, is it critical to have a very specific kind, or is any type of coax really sufficient?
Note: I have tried a couple different antennas in the living room, a cheap loop/rabbit ear combo and a homemade antenna similar to
this. Both would get some channels, but not all, and both seemed to be quite sensitive to direction. I now have the homemade antenna in the attic. It gets multiple channels, but seems ultra sensitive to direction, and note again concern with possible interference mentioned above.
Thanks.