[mythtv-users] OTA HD Antennas??

[Moasat]

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> From: mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org
> [mailto:mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org] On Behalf Of Doug Larrick
> Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 6:18 AM
> To: Discussion about mythtv
> Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] OTA HD Antennas??
>
> A JM wrote:
> > I'm looking for an OTA antenna to pick up HD content and would love
> > some input on what everyone is using and how well it's working for
> > them. My plan is to install the antenna in the attic and was hoping
> > there was an amplified version available, most of my HD
> stations are
> > within 20 miles of the house and within 6 degrees of one another
> > according to AntennaWeb.org.
>
> Are they all UHF or are some in VHF?  If you can get away
> with a UHF-only antenna they're much smaller.  I have one of these:
>
> http://www.antennasdirect.com/42XG_television_antenna.html
>
> and it works well for me about 25 miles west of the Boston
> stations.  I did *not* have as good luck with the Radio Shack
> version of this.  You might also consider something like
>
> http://www.antennasdirect.com/DB4_HDTV_antenna.html
>
> which is less directional and therefore easier to aim.
>
> -Doug
>

Try http://www.antennaweb.org.  They might be able to tell you exactly what
you need and where to get it.