I need antenna suggestions, I'm finally ready to cut the cord and get a legit antenna. My goal is to just get the core news and TV stations, but the more the better.
Here is my TVFool analysis:
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wr...f1f08384084e10
To test the concept I bought a $6 flat mohu leaf clone non amplified type antenna.My experience was that when I stick it outside the window, I pulled about 40+ channels, many watchable. Some were a bit wishy washy, but there was a bunch that was totally usable and stable. If I kept it indoors, I could not pull maybe 3 or 4 channels and it wasn't great. I think this is because my house has Low E coating on the windows for effiency. My house is wood construction with vinyl siding, and I live about 500 feet from the water so I'm thinking NY based stations aren't that hard to get.
Does that mean an indoor ultra thin type antenna's won't work for me since this $6 one didn't work? How about if they are amplified? Will any of these work like the Amazon one, the Leaf, or the Mohu leaf? Here is refurbished one on Amazon with decent reviews for around $30:
http://www.amazon.com/Winegard-FL-55.../dp/B00LAA45PA
Other option I was thinking was an attic antenna, such as this one:
GE 24792 Attic Mount Antenna
http://www.amazon.com/RCA-ANT751-Dur.../dp/B0024R4B5C
Would I be better off with one of these in my attic considering the glass boxed out the signal on my cheapo flat antenna? The cheapo flat antenna I successfully pulled 40+ channels outside my window was this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Mediasonic-Hom...dp/B008KVUAGU/
I know the signal is decently strong since the $6 antenna had a ton of channels without even pointing in the right direction when I set it outside my window.
Is it worth trying an amplified ultra flat antenna, or should I go straight to the attic antenna? My house is a 2 story home without many large trees close by.
I may consider connecting 2 tv's, but for now I will only need 1 for the long future.
I'd like to spend around $50-$75 but I'm willing double or more if it will make it a success all around.
Thanks for all the help and recommendations!