re: Outdoor HD antenna

I have a rather large (12' x 12') antenna mounted to the rafters In my attic. I used it in the early days of HD--12 years ago when cable didn't broadcast local channels in HD. I have a motor installed on it that will turn the antenna to the optimum signal (this can get technical--it had to be programmed for that. It has to do with where the towers are and what direction they shoot their signal).

It was useful after Katrina--I turned it toward BR and picked up the local stations there as all of the NO stations were knocked out. There was also no interference after the storm as many signals were down--BR came in clear as a bell.

I now use it for FM--I can pick up stations within a 200 mile radius when I turn it to the proper angle.

But to answer your question, yes, they work well--just get them as high as you can.

As far as HOA trying to ban them, they can't (yeah, I know it may look trashy, but they can not legally Ban an outdoor antenna--the FCC will not allow that). Most people don't know that, so they just agree to the HOA rules.You have the right to put an outdoor antenna up on a pole in the air--no matter where you live.