Types

• There are many different types of VHF antennas; however, factors, such as local geography, can dictate the best type of VHF antenna for any given location. Visit an online site such as the Consumer Electronics Association's AntennaWeb to determine which types of VHF antennas are best for your situation.
  
  

Needs

• The foremost factor in comparing VHF antennas is determining your needs. For VHF antennas, this is the ability to receive your local stations. Make a list of the local VHF stations and use it when comparing VHF antennas. Make sure that the antennas you are considering can actually receive your stations.
  
  

Gain

• Antenna gain is the ability of an antenna to concentrate received signals. Once you've determined types of VHF antennas you need to receive local stations, compare the gain of the antennas. The higher the gain listed for the antenna, the better it will receive your local VHF stations.