In Reply to: Outside Antennas - Do they make that huge a difference? posted by eleiko2@verizon.net on April 17, 2016 at 15:18:13:
A directional yagi can improve reception by orders of magnitude.
The simplest first step is to get an FM antenna and hang it in the attic. Some people use the old Finco FM5 design - diagrams are on the web. Reception won't be as good as up on the roof, but it should still be a huge improvement over your folded dipole. Add a rotor so you don't have to go up there to change direction.
Installing one on the roof is actually pretty simple as long as you know how to affix it to the roof without causing leaks. Pay close attention to grounding requirements. If in doubt, have a licensed professional do it. Antenna retailers and web sellers often have lists of reputable installers.
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