I've been thinking about getting cable. For the price of basic, it doesn't seem worth paying for channels I could get free. Upgrading to the next cable package would be nice but I would rather save that money for something else like for the bird.

Thanks for your input Banshee. The info on transmission and reception gives me a better understanding on how things may work. There are towers within 13 miles of me. But to get more than 4 channels, I would have to get reception from the next tower which is 100 miles away in Bismarck. I'm not sure what I should upgrade to. If anyone has any ideas, that would be great.

Dave, yeah those old style antennas are ugly but would probably work well. I doubt they would pass condo rules though.

Anyone make there own antenna? I saw a few places online where people made their own. Some are ugly but curious if anyone has had any luck with a homemade one. Any electronic gurus here? lol