"Gordon" wrote in message
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That's the thing. I don't have room for a ginormus
antenna.

.... but since you've built a small antenna and it's working, you may have
options for _placement_ that will enhance your reception further. It may
work better at one east-facing window than another and it may work best at a
particular height off the floor at that "better window." (Outside TV
antennas are sometimes installed after one guy walks the roof with the
antenna on a stick, while somebody else monitors the signal; the antenna is
finally mounted when they pick the "sweet spot," like on a tennis racket.)

Adding coaxial cable usually reduces the signal, but if your "better window"
only requires a smidgeon more of coax, maybe you should try it.