What antenna do I need?

[tomjones]

Hi,

I currently have an HD antenna mounted on my roof but, it is not getting the stations I want. Here's my scenario: the antenna is on the roof-top of a 3 story building, there are no taller structures in the vicinity. I have placed an amplifier (Radio Shack) at the antenna and at the TV. The station I want to pick up is 58 miles away, it is a UHF band and the HD antenna station guide labels it as a purple station (needing long range antenna and amplifier). With my current set-up, I cannot pick up the station at all.

I live in Florida, everything is flat and line-of-sight between the antenna and the tower (especially since it's on the top of a 3 story building). I'm sure I need a new antenna and better amplifier, just looking for the right one. One other wrinkle, the current station I want is 58 miles due south but, I'd also like to pick-up stations that are due north. I do not care about east or west. Is there a bi-directional antenna.

Thank you for your time!

[winegard]

Good morning tomjones,

At the present time there are no bi directional antennas available that would receive a long distance signal as in your case. It may be possible to use two separate antennas and combine them. With out knowing the exact location of the antenna installation it is impossible to determine which antenna you need. Can you give us your complete street address and zip code, this way we can determine the proper antenna system for you.