What should I buy outdoor or indoor TV antenna?

I know it's been a while since the question was asked, but I thought I'd echo what Brian said - indoor vs outdoor is entirely dependent on where you are and how far you are from the stations. I'd add, though, that you can figure that out at http://www.antennaweb.org/Address.aspx. The site is co-sponsored by the National Association of Broadcasters and Consumer Electronics Association, so should be the most up to date resource on tv antenna technology and needs. Just enter your address and it will recommend an antenna strength to you. Once you know that, look into indoor vs outdoor types, but also consider how much interference you might experience - are you in a low valley? Near tall any buildings? In a very densely developed area? You might need a stronger antenna than is recommended because of that. Also directional or multi/omni directional antennas are a consideration - multi is generally better for suburban or urban areas where stations signals are stronger and stations aren't too far away, whereas directional is good for rural areas. If anyone wants more information on buying a TV antenna, or on which is the best, we've written a TV antenna buying guide (a the bottom of Comparaboo's http://www.comparaboo.com/tv-antennaspage) to help figure out which one is right for you. The list of the top 10 is constantly updated too, and is a good place to start once you know the kind of antenna you need.

The answer to this question depends on a few different factors: Bearing (Heading) from your home to the broadcast antennas Distance between your home and the broadcast antennas Obstructions The first two you can determine easily by entering your address into a website like http://NoCable.orgThe third can be done by taking the direction suggested to you by NoCable and seeing if you have a window on that side of your house (if you are using indoor) and if there are any obstructions in that general direction as well.NoCable also nicely suggests the optimal antenna type for your location based on the factors I listed above.

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