slightly OT: antenna upgrade

[mhardy6647]

I hope it's OK to ask about antennas here :-) I am one of those Luddites who refuses to pay money to watch television, so we have no cable service and use an outside, directional antenna for TV in our fringe location NW of Boston. Reception is decent, but the antenna (which was on the house when I bought it) has some bent elements and is well over 13 years old, so I am 'planning' to replace it this year.

I need a 'deep fringe' antenna... what brands/models do folks like today? Where's a good source to buy from?

Also, I plan to replace cabling. What are folks using for coax these days for UHF/VHF TV... RG59, RG58, RG6?

I have a new rotator motor (long story) so I am all set there.

I think I might stick a separate FM Yagi on top of things as long as I'm at it.

Any suggestions, opinions, and comments are greatly appreciated and gratefully received!


thanks!