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| PL1:
--- Quote from: DaOld Man on November 10, 2020, 06:09:09 pm ---Added note: that tvfool site hasnt been updated in a while, so dont know if all the channels it shows are still in service. --- End quote --- Even if some channels have changed, odds are that the same transmitter sites and towers are still in use. - You can double check at https://www.fcc.gov/media/engineering/dtvmaps or https://www.antennasdirect.com/transmitter-locator.html. --- Quote from: DaOld Man on November 10, 2020, 06:09:09 pm ---They claim its 360 degree reception so shouldnt need a rotator. I dont like that its made in china, so probably junk, but I bet it would be hard to find one made in USA. --- End quote --- First step is to look at the signal power (dBm) and propagation path (hopefully Line of Sight, not an edge or Tropospheric) on TV Fool. - If the signals are in the "Red" or "Grey" category, an omni-directional antenna probably won't work -- you'll almost certainly need a precisely positioned, more directional antenna with better gain. - Signals from 55 miles away are probably going to be "Grey". --- Quote from: BadMouth on November 10, 2020, 07:46:51 pm ---An antenna that was designed to receive 500MHz 50 years ago will receive 500MHz just the same today. If there is an old gigantic monster on your roof already, just hook it up. --- End quote --- Very true. :cheers: Several concerns with an antenna that old are the line condition and matching the impedance. (i.e. Use an adapter to connect 300 ohm twin-lead to 75 ohm coax.) Scott |
| Ken Layton:
Antenna Man on you tube reviews all types of tv antennas: |
| pbj:
So many people argued with me that their old attic antennas weren’t “digital” that I just smile and nod now when the topic comes up. I cannot imagine having something like that and not simply hooking it up to see what happens, but I suppose that’s why I’m here. I had just as much luck with a BS antenna made out of coat hangers and an old dish as I did with commercial products. Those cheap leaf things work great in Houston but I am drowning in signal. |
| newmanfamilyvlogs:
I've got a large-ish UHF antenna inside my attic run though a pre-amp for various software defined radio applications which I also split off into a 4-tuner ATSC card in my Plex Media Server. Obviously being inside the attic is less than ideal for TV reception, but I still can only see a fraction of the channels I know are nearby in my area, and the all-or-nothing nature of modern digital over the air broadcast makes most of them unwatchable. Unless you're like Jim and inundated with signals, good antenna placement is nearly as important as the antenna itself. |
| DaOld Man:
Thanks for all the replies guys, I knew I was asking the right group. I have a lot to digest before I pick out my antenna, but if you have more info please keep it coming. --- Quote from: BadMouth on November 10, 2020, 08:34:24 pm --- The TV fool report should be up to date. I have a lot more to say on the subject, but will wait for the tvfool report to see if it is worthwhile. --- End quote --- Is this what you want? It is for my area, with my house in the center of the radar scope. |
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