First, there is a lot you need to know before buying an antenna for HDTV. Here's a good resource: http://www.hdtv-reception.com Basically, over the air digital signals are harder to receive than analog, and it's often all or nothing. You'll get a perfect picture or nothing at all, which is totally different from analog. But let me tell you, when you do receive them, it is so worth it!

Your main decision needs to be whether to get an indoor antenna or an outdoor (outdoor is always preferable). For both indoor and outdoor antennas, you need to find out where the broadcast towers are to see if you should get a multi-directional antenna or a directional antenna. Also, if you are going with an outdoor antenna, then they are rated according to their sensitivity. Indoor antennas are not rated due to the many uncertainties associated with getting a good indoor signal, such as nearby buildings, trees, how many windows you have, and what your house is made of.

I got the Terk HDTVa and it works fine, but there are cheaper ones that will work just as well for most people. It all depends on where you live, what's around you, and the direction and distance of the broadcast towers. The Terk is also a little large. Think about where you are going to put it before you buy it.

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