Hi, trying to remember some of the questions.
1.
TV Listings - Find Local TV Shows and Movie Schedules - Listings Grid | TV Guide Will give you the OTA stations around here, depending where your home is, I live in Charlotte Village.
2. I put my antenna pole in the remaining post from direct TV post, yes I grounded.
3. The poles (10 ft) I bought at Lowes ?$10. each
4. channel Master, look on line or ? Best Buy. I believe they have a new unit out now.
5. Use guide wires, it's windy here Home Depot or lowes