Re: Netflix v/s Amazon Prime Video
For the TV I have this one: Amazon.com: Mohu Leaf 50 Indoor HDTV Antenna (formerly Leaf Ultimate): Electronics. National channels, I get ABC, FOX, NBC & CBS. For kids, we get PBS, GPB( public broadcasting, carries kids programs till 6 pm and then news after that ), PBA ( another public broadcasting ) and qubo ( 24 hour kids programming ). Then there are several other channels in HD and SD, including Peace TV, Iqra, Ion, upn, several spanish language channels ( soccer, yay!! ), etc. Something like 67 channels in all, but we probably watch about 12 regularly.
For my PC I have this one: Amazon.com: TERK Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna: Electronics. Had to install a tv tuner. I use this to record shows, mainly kids’ shows. I also have a AirVideo server running on it, so I can stream the recorded content to our ios and android devices.
Both these antennas come with amplifiers, in my opinion, it is better to invest in an amplifier that boosts both uhf/vhf signals.
What you get and how your antenna performs depends on a lot of factors, eg. distance to broadcast tower, elevation, type of antenna ( directional vs. non-directional), amplifier used etc. I use antennaweb.org to figure out where the towers are and the kind of channels to expect.
Been meaning to get a bigger antenna and a better amplifier and move the whole setup to the attic. My house is already pre-wired for a satellite dish in the attic, so shouldn’t be too hard. Never got to it this summer.