[Jeffhs]

Another way around this problem is to use an Internet TV device, such as one of the Roku players. This box is about the size of a hockey puck, and connects to your computer and TV, allowing you to watch live TV over the Internet without an antenna. You will see all of your local TV stations in crystal-clear HD on your RCA "SDTV", which sounds like a good set, if old by technological standards. Apps are available which will allow you to stream all four major TV networks and PBS, as well as most other major cable channels, including ESPN, the NFL Network, et al. I've used a Roku device on my own flat-screen TV for some time now, and am enjoying it very much. Internet TV is not at the mercy of atmospherics or other issues which can mutilate or destroy regular OTA TV reception. Since I "cut the cord" almost two years ago and am now watching TV over the Internet, I am enjoying TV more than ever before. I'm sure you will too, once you get everything working.