Antennae and transistor boosters circa 1960

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I saw a list of all-channel yagi antennae in a 1962 Popular Science magazine online. They're priced around $75 but they have transistor boosters. I'm writing a novel set in either 1960 or 1961 (haven't yet decided which). Would these antennae with transistor boosters be available before 1962?

Also, I have to determine how much my teevee repairman's services will cost. After testing the teevee tubes, I think I'll have him tell the customer to get rid of the rabbit ears. He'll install an all-channel yagi in the attic, wire it down through two closets, and come up through the floor. He'll have a dimwit assistant. Do you think a total bill of around $200 for parts and labor is too high? Too low? This is 1960-61.

Thanks for any advice!