"lbbs" wrote in message ...
My low channels and high channels are coming in week (I especially would
like to improve channel 49).

Get a Channel Master 8-bay bowtie UHF antenna, model 4228A. Don't
waste your money on an amplifier. The 4228A is very directional, so
you either have to aim the antenna in one direction, or get a rotor to
turn the antenna towards the different stations you want to receive.

The ONLY thing better than the 4228A is a large UHF parabolic antenna
which I don't recommend unless it is mounted on a tower with a
heavy-duty rotor.

In limited situations a pre-amp will help. But in most cases, a
better antenna is the answer. Unfortunately, NO all-channel antenna
is good enough for weak UHF signals. IF you are getting a poor to
fair picture on channel 49 using a VHF-UHF antenna, chances are you
will get a good to excellent picture using the 4228A.

If you want the best reception, STAY AWAY from Radio Shack when it
comes to television antenna products.