Antenna Help

[flasch]

I live in between HArtford and Hartland On Hwy K just North of Hwy K

I have my tv in the basement I really need a good indoor.  My old antenna works okay but not the best.

from this list from best buy what is my best bet or,  what else is a good indoor antenna.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=cat08081


Thanks

[Ralph Kramden]

I'm not familiar with any of those antennas. But, the one I use from Radio Shack on my basement TV works very good. It's an amplified antenna, model # 15-1880.
Their website shows it's only available in stores, $49.95. If you're not happy with it, you have 30 days for a full refund.

[russellj]

I use the ""Terk TV5" antenna in Sheboygan and can get NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox from Milwaukee. I can also get NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, PBS and PAX from Green Bay. I am at least 50 miles from either city and this indoor antenna works for me. I used to live on HWY K in Stone Bank and I think that this antenna should work there as well. I tried a lot of the other antennas in the list that you posted with little or no sucess. The Terk TV5 comes with a 40db booster which really helps.

[audiopile]

First off - outdoor works a whole lot better. have had good luck with the Winegard SS-3000 - you can get this from Marmax - have seen adds for  what appears to be a identical unit from TERK - don't have any direct experience with that unit. Try to place in a window aimed towards the transmitting antennas and get it as high as you can. Zenith silver sensor also works surprisingly well /cheap but effective - will probably have problems with chanel 10-1 thru 7 digi - because they transmit on chanel 8 VHF - the silver sensor is a UHF antenna.

[flasch]

Where can I get one of those Terk TV5 Antenna?

[russellj]

You can get the Terk TV 5 antenna at Circuit City for $49.99. My experience with indoor antennas is that they can be very touchy. I had to try many of them before I found one that worked for me. Be prepared to return the antenna if it doesn't suit your needs. I am in an area of Sheboygan that is higher than most of the city and only 2 blocks from Lake Michigan. If you are in a low lying area an outdoor antenna might be a better idea.

[mhz40]

I live in between HArtford and Hartland On Hwy K just North of Hwy K

I have my tv in the basement I really need a good indoor.  My old antenna works okay but not the best.

from this list from best buy what is my best bet or,  what else is a good indoor antenna.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=cat08081


Thanks

I grew up in Hartford.  Being so far NW of Milw, it was next to impossible to get a decent picture off anything other than a mid-size rooftop antenna.  Antenna technology hasn't changed much over the years...  one is about as good as the rest at various price points.  There is no magic bullet.  Charter makes a pretty good indoor antenna.  Seriously...