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Cthepo t1_izqs6bs wrote

In a reated vein, anyone able to recommend a decent antenna for catching broadcast channels? Specifically want KY3 (NBC), KRBK (Fox), and KOLR (CBS) for football games.

I've tried several different cheap antennas, even ones that advertise "long range", and have this maddening issue that like I can get two of the 3 and those 2 change based on which one I use, or which room I have (both rooms by big windows hung in the air and unobstructed). I live in the middle of town near the mall so it's not like out in the sticks.

I don't want any special bells or whistles. It literally needs to pick up those 3 channels. Just for whatever reason, while I can get them all, I can't get them all at the same time without switching antennas and going to a whole ordeal.

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Saltpork545 t1_izufjx0 wrote

You need to use a powered antenna and get it outside of your house. Hang it on a deck or something else that sits higher than a window. The higher you can get it the better. Try to get it above your gutters if at all possible.

Also, try to not use a directional antenna. A yagi is likely your best bet since you're in town and not 30 miles away pointing it at town.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0024R4B5C

Something like that. Just remember, get it up high. Just not so high it's a lightning magnet.

Something around 75-100 bucks will likely fit the bill for what you want. Digital TV signals are a bit different than old school TV signals. You need to have enough equipment that gets enough of the broadcast to have it be of any value. The above things deal with these issues.

Also, getting an outdoor antenna matters way way more than any 'long range' nonsense. Range is relative by obstruction. Houses and buildings are extremely obstructive, hence get above them.

EDIT: Something like this would also work and likely handle the elements better than the RCA Yagi. https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Antenna-Omni-Directional-Reception-Stability/dp/B089LMG6L4

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