At the UHF frequencies digital TV is using, antenna location and direction matter more than antenna design.  If you have line of sight to the transmitter, almost anything will work.<p>The article talks about antennas having become an exotic product.  That&#x27;s just not true. WalMart has a good selection of outdoor TV antennas, starting from $20.[1]  Home Depot also has a selection, but many of theirs still have the VHF elements, which you don&#x27;t need and make the antenna much bigger, harder to mount, and more vulnerable to winds.<p>WalMart&#x27;s selection indicates that many WalMart customers are getting TV from antennas.<p>[1] <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.walmart.com&#x2F;c&#x2F;kp&#x2F;outdoor-tv-antenna" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.walmart.com&#x2F;c&#x2F;kp&#x2F;outdoor-tv-antenna</a>