OTA HDTV in Poestenkill

[FrankCone]

I have TW Cable HDTV downstairs but I did not wish to rent yet another cable box (Have two DVRs now!) so I picked up a Sanyo HDTV with built in tuner from Walmart and a cheap Mant410 Indoor VHF/UHF/FM/HDTV Antenna.

Problem is I am not getting any channels. I got WMHT to be "discovered" by the set but not well enough to actually display without breaking up.

So anyone out this far and getting OTA HDTV? I am hoping its my cheapo antenna...

[Skaggs]

Did you try entering your info at antennaweb.org?

It will tell you the recommended type of antenna for your exact location.

[FrankCone]

Thanks for the link. BAH I need a Medium Directional Antenna with pre-amp. I was hoping to avoid having to use an outdoor antenna.

[MasterFX1]

Yes, an indoor antenna in poestenkill does not sound good at all. I would highly recommend ANY outdoor antenna over ANY indoor antenna in almost any situation.

In fact, I think selling indoor antennas (for HDTV) in the first place just leads viewers into getting frustrated with reception problems. Indoor antennas are a good choice for someone on one of the top floors of a high-rise in the metro area, but that's about it. Even an outdoor antenna lying on your floor will usually be better!