Ok, I'm getting a better understanding of your situation.
Let's give the Techs here a chance to chime in.
Thanks for the reply and lucky you living in Santa Barbara!
P.S. Take a look at this antenna. Rabbit73 uses it in his set up in Virginia and reviews around the Net have been favorable.
https://byjasco.com/pro-attic-mount-antenna
http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=16783