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Question

Which one is the best out door antenna for very low signal areas ?

Answer 1

I don't know if it's the best, but an 8 Bay Bow Tie UHF antenna with a 26 db pre-amp pulls in signals from 75 miles away.  The antenna is on a 20 ft. pole and a rotator.  I use it for my Digital Converter Box.

Answer 2

It's best to go to: http://www.antennaweb.org and put your specific location information into the "Antenna Selection" option. This will tell you exactly the best type of antenna needed for your specific location, what channels you will receive, the need for amplification and the direction you need to turn your antenna to receive thoses channels.

Additional details: Be carful of any antenna labeled HD or UHF only. Not all digital channels are broadcasted in the UHF frequencies. I was surprised to find out that two digital channels will remain in the VHF range in my area. Your area may have the same issue. Buying a HD antenna or Bow Tie antenna that only receives UHF signals can leave you with a system that can not receive all of your digital channels. That is why it is so important to use the web site: http://www.antennaweb.org to find out what frequencies your digital channels use and what antenna is best in your specific application. The antenna Gilloz recommends is a good antenna, but it is ONLY a UHF antenna. Any answer which does not take into consideration the specifics of your unique location is just BS.