On Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:05:38 -0400, Bob wrote:

Any suggestions on anything possibly worthwhile to try, smaller than the
DB-2 ?

Hi Bob,

FIRST, your objective should be height, the ability to "see" the city
(or, more specifically, the transmit towers: consult the other posters
on how to locate them).

SECONDLY, you select the antenna that does the job. As your rabbit
ears nearly work, they might fully work up on high.

THIRDLY, how high is a matter of many practical issues. Hence the
suggestions for attic locations by others. This is an easy first test
that costs no more than the length of cable/wire necessary to go
there. You will need the cable/wire anyway.

FOURTHLY, if your antenna at the desired height doesn't work (which,
in effect, is your original complaint), then throw money at it in the
form of amplifier, antenna, mast, mounting hardware, and rotator (you
never revealed how up to speed you are in knowing where your
broadcasters are).

It will cost more doing it in the expensive order (buying the antenna
first, and possibly a second one when the first doesn't work, etc.).

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC