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The larger antennas work great! I use a Channel Master 4251 for UHF and a Wade VIP-307 SR for VHF. Neither of these are made today but the Channel Master parabolic is available now and then. The problem is they get pricey!
My standby is a Channel Master 3671. I can't complain about the 3671 as it picks up good for being a combination antenna. It was the first antenna I had back up after Hurricane Katrina.
I also use a Channel Master 7777 amplifier. It is the only one that does not overload.
It it is temporary situation, there are a number of sites that give instructions on building a UHF bow tie and I've built a number for neighbors that live about 55 to 60 miles from the stations. They say they work fine. I have built the 4 bowtie and even stacked two of them. If you only need UHF this is a great way to go. The single 4 bowtie will give about 70% of the parabolics performance.
I use Alliance 110 rotors. They may be old but they are very rugged. You will have to change the electrolytic in the control unit and lubricate the rotor unit. If the weather guard is missing I fabricate one out of a plastic box and caulk around it on the shaft to seal it.
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