If more than 70 miles from nearest broadcasting point; only a select few types of antenna will capture long range signals, otherwise you're not going to find anyway to get a good signal without using a dish.

You can still use get free programing with a diy dish setup acquiring from lower satellite orbits. Yeah you hear this type thing is bunk but it's not; free-TV is available but the programing may not suit you and you'll need some technical skills to build.

I turned dish off a year ago because of their methods and I intended to use an antenna but after winter I decided I really didn't miss it, I have Internet.