TV Antenna Recommendations?

[Dechristo]

My tv antenna was destroyed by multiple heavy snowfalls last Winter; I haven't used the boobtube for anything but dvd and vhs viewing since.

 

Closest tv station is 80 air-miles.

 

Any of the techno-wise have recommendations? I'd prefer not to get into a satellite-dish habit.

[mec]

an old wire coat hanger always seems to work. plus its a lot cheaper than most of the alternatives...

[Dechristo]

That might work if the coat hanger is within spitting-distance of the tv station.

[mec]

my parents (who also live in the boondocks) bought a generic one from radio shack a dozen years ago and it seems to work well. it is one of those square, vertical oriented ones. i'm not quite sure brand, or specs or any of that, but it got the job done. a couple stations come in really clear, and the rest are decent.

[Dechristo]

Yeah, that's the kind that got destoyed by repeated heavy snowfall.

 

I'm hoping there's something out there that doesn't look like there should be a basket of clothes-pins hangin' from it.

[Mal_Con]

Basic rule of antennas is the bigger they are the more signal they catch, so long as properly designed.

[Dechristo]

Any recommends on signal amplification?

[archenemy]

Basic rule of antennas is the bigger they are the more signal they catch, so long as properly designed.

This is rich with possibilities.

[Dru]

You can catch more signals with honey than with vinegar. Or something like that....

[Dechristo]

Speak softly and carry a big stick?

[olyclimber]

It might just be easier to move closer to the TV broadcasting facility.

[archenemy]

Or go to your neighbor's house and watch that TV.

[Dechristo]

The mountain comes to Mohammed

[mec]

how about this model:

[Dechristo]

Is that faux fur? It can't be fo reception.

[jmace]

why not attach it to a regular cable wire and run it to your roof that should be long enough? you may have to choose cable when setting your tv options, worked for me.