Originally Posted by sabwa

You can view you local OTA coverage maps
fcc
antenna web

For all that neer experienced OTA tv it's a must. And the good news it's free. With the additional networks being added, (THIS movie net, Retro TV has hulk ,mannix, adam 12, and more, LW Living Well, home and garden, health and cooking plus outdoors exploration, US Universal Sports on NBC sooner or later will carry live sport programming, and much much more to come. And as I said above it all free, except the cost of a antenna, outdoor for distance more than 20 miles and signal avaliabilty. If you are tried of paying for tv the money you save can be used for gas, food and other expenses.

If you are having reception problems then you may need a outdoor antenna. You can also talk to local tv dealers and repairer and installers they will know what you need for your area.

Just buy what you need:
Determine your distance from the tower. Fcc and many other has info to help you achieve the HDTV signal
Some sell you what you don't need
Don't buy an amp if you don't need it. only for cable runs 75 feet and better. and deep fringe
Don't buy a Long range antenna if you live with in 40 miles it may be to strong and generate picture noise or no picture same for an amp
Install antenna as high as possible, works best between 30 and 50 feet
If you still have problems remember higher and bigger is better