Antennas for FM Tuners in Urban Setting

big_greg

The best antenna is going to be a roof mounted antenna on a mast.

Not necessarily, even though that's often good advice. In an urban setting, there's usually plenty of gain, so sometimes a cheap 99 cent dipole wire is all that's needed for good reception. However, if multipath is an issue - which is common if you're among tall buildings - then a directional antenna might be necessary to minimize multipath distortion. However, you might then run the risk of overloading your tuner input. That can be remedied, but it's easiest to try the cheap dipole first.

Nothing better than a directional antenna . I use this type mounted in my attic. BTW, there are not many companies making outdoor FM antennas anymore!
https://www.amazon.com/OUTDOOR-ANTENNA-FOUR-ELEMENT-DIRECTIONAL/dp/B00NRHAV2K/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&am...

Is ST2 omnidirectional or directional?
Would a directional antenna mean choosing a direction and therefore getting great signal with certain channels while limiting the total number of channels I'll receive compared to omni?
Unclear at the moment but I might be able to mount on the roof. If not it looks like the ST2 could be mounted right outside a window. 

When is the approx. distance from the transmitter(s) to your residence?

The ST-2 is omnidirectional. With a directional you have to point it towards the station you want. IMO, a directional is so much better!
http://www.magnumdynalab.com/st-2-omnidirectional-fm-antenna/