Properly designed dual-band antennas will provide a good impedance match over both bands. Dual bands are designed for resonance and proper phasing in each band and not centered between the bands. However, compromises must be made with respect to the radiation efficiencies in each band. Single-band antennas are optimized for single-band performance and typically perform better than dual-band antennas in their respective band of operation.

Yes, the coaxial cable can be cut without degrading performance. Excess cable can be stored in any manner as long as the coiled cable does not exceed the specified bend radius.

Yes, it is very important to ground your outdoor TV antenna. Improper grounding can result in damage to the pre-amplifiers, coaxial cables, TV converter boxes, and even the tuner cards in your HDTV. The proper grounding technique is to run one ground cable from the mast to the grounding rod. This is to protect the outdoor TV antenna from lightning strikes. You can also add another ground cable from the ground block to the ground rod. On a proper installation the coaxial from the antenna should go to a ground block, then another coaxial into the house to prevent the excess of static electricity discharge. Static charges on coaxial can damage smart pass amplifiers!

If there’s a protected spot outside where it will not come directly in contact with the elements, you could probably leave it there for fairly long periods without any problem. The antenna was designed for indoor use though.

No. Only network channels are available free off the air. However, there are more networks than thee use to be. 7 years ago there were only 9 channels and now there are more than 26 free channels. CBS,NBC,ABC,FOX,CW,UPN,IND,UNC,GetTV,Bounce,ION,H&I,Univision,Umas,PBS,GritTV,MyRDC,LiveWell,ZUUS,MeTV.

Five Star antennas allow you to receive free local TV broadcast channels that are being aired from your nearest cities. Free over-the-air broadcasted channels limited in comparison to paid channels provided from a satellite/cable company that charges monthly payments.

Antenna length is critical to maximize performance and provide the proper radiation characteristics. The length of an antenna has an important influence on characteristics such as directivity and bandwidth.

One way to help HDTV antennas overcome size or height defects, or improve reception is to amplify the signal. The amplifier can be built into many indoor antennas, or it can be a separate device. The potential disadvantage of amplifiers is that they amplify noise along with the signal, and maybe overdriven by strong signals, making reception worse.

Yes! With the help of a TV antenna, you will experience the highest quality image and sound of HDTV. Wireless broadcasting is transmitted in uncompressed, clear 1080i, far more than cable and satellite TV can provide. Dolby 5.1 surround sound plays much local broadcasting in digital mode, providing you with the ultimate sound field to watch live TV from the major networks including ABC, CBS, NBC, fox…etc. No additional skills, bills, and subscriptions. All you need is a TV antenna and a location with a good signal!

When we talk about antennas, “line of sight” has been mentioned many times. This only means that, ideally, there is a straight line between the TV antenna and the tower receiving the signal. The goal of practical application is to obtain the smoothest path to the broadcasting tower as far as possible, so as to obtain a better signal.

You may need to elevate and/or move your antenna. Make certain the antenna is not aimed at physical obstacles such as a roof, building, or trees. Also, you should determine what type of antenna you need based on the terrain around your home, your location in relation to the local broadcast towers, and what channels are available in your area. Go to http://www.tvfool.com to find your local transmitter towers and a complete list of channels available in your area. Remember to rescan for channels every time you move your antenna.

The most obvious difference between VHF and UHF antennas is the size. A half-wave dipole for channel 2 will be 10 times longer than for channel 28. This means that a much more elaborate UHF antenna can be constructed without the antenna becoming physically unmanageable. With more elements added to the UHF antenna, higher gain and directivity can be obtained. In the early days of TV and radio, VHF was more common because the current band reception capabilities of UHF were still lacking. Another reason why VHF remained popular for so long was due to the aforementioned efficiency when inducing a current which meant they were less likely to suffer from interference.

Choosing the right antenna is just as important as choosing your TV, but it’s something that most people disregard. With the right device securing your signals, you’ll not only get a high definition resolution but also access to more channels than you’ve ever had before, depending on where you’re located.

Many customers have the same question as you. Well, it is a common misconception that only certain antennas are capable of receiving HDTV. The truth is that HD signals are broadcast on the same VHF and UHF frequencies that have been used since the beginning of broadcast TV. All antennas have the ability to receive HD Broadcast, just be sure to pick one that covers the frequency range (VHF or UHF) that is being used in your area.

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Broadcast TV picture quality is as good as or better than cable or satellite. Cable and satellite operators often compress local broadcast channels before re-broadcasting. The compression reduces picture quality compared to over-the-air broadcast. Compressing signals opens up more bandwidth and allows providers to squeeze in more channels nobody watches.

It is the transmission of TV signals over public air waves, and has been around since 1947. The first TV transmissions used an analog format, in 2009 virtually all TV broadcast switched to a digital format (DTV).

Indoor – usually works well for receiving stations less than 20 or 25 miles

Outdoor – Reception or station tower greater than 25 miles

Broadcast TV transmits in the VHF and UHF bands.

Depending on your location and media market, the number of channels will vary. Almost all of our RURAL customers report they could receive about 20 channels. The most common channels are: NBC, FOX, CBS, ABC, PBS, THE CW, QUBO, TELEMUNDO, UNIVISION, RTV, THIS TV, ION, ME TV & WEATHER CHANNELS.

Remember, every channel you pick up has up to 3 subchannels. For example, if your NBC is on channel 5, you will also pick up NBC 5.2 and NBC 5.3 subchannels. Usually the 5.2 is an all day movie channel and the 5.3 is a 24 hour local weather channel. Each channel is unique, expect many different programming options.

Please click the following link below check HDTV signal in your area by typing in your address:

https://www.fcc.gov/media/engineering/dtvmaps