Need A Good Hi-Def Antenna

[Johnloudb]

Hi,

Well I'm about 45 miles from a high definition transmission tower and I tried a Phillips indoor antenna and it didn't have enough range (20 miles). So, I thought someone here might have some suggestions. I could possibly use an outdoor antenna outside, if it's not too big.

[Hdale85]

Going to need an outdoor for sure. Or they have big ones that can go in an attic.

[Kevin D]

If the channel is going to be UHF (14+) or high VHF (7-13) after the digital switchover in February, I would recommend the Channel Master 4228. high VHF up to 45 miles, UHF up to 60.

It's not a traditional boom antenna, so it's pretty discrete when mounted outside.

Kevin D.

[wkhanna]

Magnum Dynalab sells an indoor unit.
IIRC, this one will work for HD OTA signals, but I would advise you contact them to be sure.

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[Big Deel]

I use the Channel Master 4228 for 40 miles and it works fine.

[Johnloudb]

Thanks for all the replies. I can't spend $400 for the Channel Master 4228. 8O Channel Master at Amazon

Is it really $400. I just saw it at another store for about $50 but it was out of stock. I'll keep looking. I think the distance to the transmitter towers is more like 30 miles. I may try a Terk amplified indoor antenna.

[Hdale85]

The 4221 may work pretty good and its like 40 bucks on amazon.

Some options

http://www.amazon.com/Antennas-Direct-DB8-Directional-Antenna/dp/B000EHWCDW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1226850877&sr=1-2

http://www.amazon.com/Channel-Master-Mid-range-outdoor-rooftop/dp/B000FVTPX2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1226850877&sr=1-3

http://www.amazon.com/Antennas-Direct-DB4-Directional-Antenna/dp/B000EHYG9K/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1226850877&sr=1-4

Unfortunately most outdoor antennas are directional. So if you need to point in multiple directions you may want to look for a motorized pole topper sort of thing.

[Kevin D]

We buy the 4228 here locally for about $70.

Kevin D.