Do you wast money on fancy HDTV antennas: they are not that useful anyway. My solution is very simple: a Rabbit ear one (which is free) plus a good antenna amplifier. You can get a Moto one for $60 or so. The benefit is, that kind of amp usually come with split inside. So you can distribute your TV signal through out house. You will need splitter anyway! Gain is ~20dB-3xSplits. For example a 1:4 split will reduce 12dB to 8dB or so. A single amp from China will cost $5 for 30dB gain. :) 20miles from stations, all my signals are at full strength and not directional.