You might be making a valid point. The omnidirectional is either brilliant or of now use whatsoever. No middle ground from my limited experience. It's the first thing I erect. If no joy, I get the plastic thing out. ( Thanks for both to a "friend"*. I use the term loosely ) Failing that I'd go for a walk to see where the locals point theirs, aerials, that is. If again no joy, it's book, internet or bed time. Or even go around to annoy, sorry visit, a friend
* You know who you are, you rude word you.