Doug, You can buy an omnidirectional antenna with gain. DBS installers sell them with their "free" dish install, and we get loads of viewer complaints about poor (analog) reception from distant viewers. The problem is simply overload from closer and stronger signals swamping the broadband amp. See: http://www.winegard.com/offair/urban_print.htm John ----- Original Message ----- > Why can't we buy omnidirectional RECEIVE antennas with gain? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- You can UNSUBSCRIBE from the OpenDTV list in two ways: - Using the UNSUBSCRIBE command in your user configuration settings at FreeLists.org - By sending a message to: opendtv-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line.