With the change over to digital television broadcasting, high definition broadcasts are now the standard in the majority of markets.Most households can now receive free HDTV signals with the right antenna, a set-top box and/or a high-definition television.
This antenna is designed to pick up UHF frequencies. It may pick up VHF in certain markets.
Due to the earth’s curve, a TV Antenna is only capable of receiving signal up to 70 air miles, in optimum conditions. Any TV Antenna that claims up to 150 miles is most likely false advertisement.
SPECIFICATIONS
Receive Range: UHF Frequency: 470-860MHz UHF Gain: 30dB+/-3dB Impedance: 75Ù Max. Output Level: 95 dBµV Working Voltage: 110V/60Hz DC Input: 12 V
Is this a digital antenna? Analog and digital signals are broadcast on VHF and UHF frequencies, so all antennas can pick up digital signals. Its more a matter of getting an antenna that covers the frequencies that your stations are broadcast on (VHF/UHF). This is a bit confusing when manufacturers list an antenna as "Digital Ready", or "HD Antenna", but whether they are labeled this way or not, all antennas have this ability.
How much signal will I lose if I put this in my attic?
You will lose 40-50% of your signal strength when placing an antenna in an attic that is covered by plywood and asphalt shingles. Even more signal is lost with foil covered insulation, metal roofs and concrete structures. Beyond a range of 30-35 miles an attic installation is generally not recommended. Because of the high signal loss of an attic installation, an antenna with twice the range is needed to receive the same amount of signal. Digital reception has a much higher threshold of signal strength than analog reception.
Do I need a rotator? It depends on how wide a direction your antenna covers. This feature is called the beam width. The average antenna has a beam width of 35 degrees, out of 360. Go to a site like www.tvfool.com or www.antennaweb.org and look at the compass orientation. If the difference in degrees between all your desired stations is great than your antennas beam width, then you will need a rotator. Keep in mind that larger antennas that have a boom length over 131 inches need a rotator that can withstand the windload and torque we suggest the CM9521.
What is the difference between a directional, multidirectional and omnidirectional antenna? Directional antennas pick up from a narrow direction usually around 40 degrees wide out of 360 and is best for long range reception. Multidirectional antennas have a wide beam width usually 60-90 degrees, allowing them to receive stations that are coming from multiple directions. Omnidirectional antennas receive signal from all directions, and have the shortest range.
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With the change over to digital television broadcasting, high definition broadcasts are now the standard in the majority of markets. Most households can now receive free HDTV signals with the right antenna, a set-top box and/or a high-definition television
Antennas Direct DB2-E UHF Extended Range HDTV Antenna
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Most engineers said it couldnât or wouldnât be done, but
Antennas Direct® has proven them wrong with the reinvention of the companyâs bowtie antennas, the DBe line.Even though this type of antenna technology has not seen a significant advancement ...
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Wide reflection exterior.High sensitivity reception. SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) UHF.
UHF Gain 15 18dB. Frequency 470 860MHz. Impedance 75 Ohm. Due to the earthâs curve, a TV Antenna is only capable of receiving signal up to 70 air miles, ...
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