The Right HDTV antenna

One of the most common questions we receive on sound signal is "What is the best HDTV antenna for my area?" Unfortunately, there is no single answer to this question. This page, however, will guide you through the process of identifying the type of antenna you should have the best success.

1. Go to the selection of antenna www.antennaweb.org and complete your address and other relevant information - OR - fill out our simple application form for help antenna and one of our specialists will help you with the antenna of choice antenna to its correct location.
Check the button that says "Show Digital Stations Only" and this will bring a list, such as the right assuming you live in close enough proximity to any transmitters.The CEA site provides this excellent information, but there is an issue that people have with her. For a city, usually a series of antennas must be reached to receive HDTV signals. Obviously, most people do not want his team home with many antennas, so that some compensation be made often.
This table can determine the type (UHF or VHF), power, and style antenna that should work better.

2. Check if all the digital channels broadcast in your area of the UHF band.
Look in the columns titled "Antenna Type" and "frequency assignment" or refer to our list of digital stations broadcasting in the VHF band. If you need to receive low frequency VHF stations (Channels 2-8) you may need a VHF antenna.

3. Determine to what extent is the antenna of the transmitter?
Watch the "miles" of the far right column of the table, and then choose from the following:
Cover: 0-15 Miles
Short Range: 0-25 Miles
Medium Range: 10-55 miles
Long Range: 50-70 + Miles

4. Determine whether you need a uni-directional or multi-directional antenna?
In some cities like New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, all stations are transmitted to a central area, the Empire State and GE Real Estate in New York, the Sears Tower or the Hancock building in downtown Chicago, and Mt. Wilson in Los Angeles. In other cities like St. Louis, the transmitters are scattered around the city.

Check the "Compass Orientation" and if all of your desired stations transmit in the same area or within 20 ° of each can use a directional antenna universal. If the transmitters are placed more than 20 °, in addition, it is best to use a multi-directional antenna. It is important to note that most multi-directional antennas will work instead of uni-directional antennas, but you can pick up some multi-path distortion.
Clicking on "View Street Level Map", you can get a graphical representation of your compass direction.
It is best to use high quality compression fitted coax cables in all Multiswitch installations to minimize insertion loss and prevent unwanted equipment damage from moisture.