What is the difference between hi v and uhf

Here are some RG6 cables that should work well:. VHF channels are more difficult to receive. Even "green" strong VHF channels might be hard to pick up with your indoor antenna.

If mounting an antenna outside is not an option for you, Clearstream makes some great outdoor antennas that you could mount inside. They're relatively flat compared to most outdoor antennas. If your TV stations are far away, an outdoor or attic antenna will get you the most channels, hands down. But before going to the trouble of setting up an outdoor or attic antenna, I highly recommend asking one of your neighbors how many channels they are getting with their rooftop antenna.

Just walk around your neighborhood and look for homes with an antenna on the roof! These are ideal if most of your stations come from one direction. Antennas Direct and Channel Master are two respected antenna companies with high-quality outdoor antennas. I have purchased from them before and recommend them.

Check out their sites, which have guides to help you pick an outdoor antenna:. Do you live in an apartment or condo? By Federal law, a landlord or HOA cannot prohibit you from setting up a broadcast TV antenna or satellite dish on a part of the building that you own or are renting.

While you might not be able to mount an antenna on the roof, you should be able to mount one in your balcony. The main thing to avoid in an antenna is one with the cable permanently attached to the antenna. All of the antennas I recommend have a removable cable. That will allow you to upgrade it to a better RG6 cable if necessary, or use a longer cable to reach that window.

Those will not give you as many channels as the Leaf or Metro unless you have really strong TV signals in your area. So, save money and get a quality antenna to start with. When you get your antenna, go to the next section where I give you tips on setting it up. Check out my other site, thefrugalnoodle. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. The one I care about the most is CBS which broadcasts the gameshows that my mom likes to watch which we no longer have through Dish Network.

I do have cable running under and into my house behind the tv that runs around the outside of my house because of a Dish Network satellite receiver that is up on the roof, so if all else fails I would consider a roof top antenna, but again the ladder situation leaves me less than enthusiastic about that.

Also there are a few cables running along side each other, and don't know which ones are currently in use. My query is if an indoor window antenna will work for me, and would a streaming device like a Roku help to bring in the signal better than just the antenna alone. After a couple of days of reading lots of different opinions I'm exhausted, and had in mind of trying the indoor first, followed by a Roku, and the rooftop being the last.

Help, please, I'm confused on which direction to go, and don't want to waste money needlessly! That station is pretty far away and is Hi-V, which means it's more difficult to receive.

It's impossible to know without trying whether you can pick it up using an indoor antenna or not; You might be able to, but there's a good chance you won't. Here's what I suggest: before buying ANYTHING, talk to your neighbors, or people on Facebook who live near you, or people on Nextdoor to see what channels people in your neighborhood are able to pick up and what kind of antennas they are using.

That will give you a better idea of whether an antenna will pick up CBS. Regarding a Roku, that won't help you with antenna reception. Rather, it allows you to get paid and free streaming TV services through your internet connection. That is a free service that gives you local broadcast TV for free using a Roku or other streaming device. However, it's not available in all markets.

Regarding the Geosbyte antenna, I have not tried that model, but I'm very skeptical about about the claimed mile range. The coax cable looks very thin and cheap; the amplifier is in the wrong place it should be at the antenna end of the cable, not at the TV end , and it's got no VHF elements. It's an outdoor antenna, but it's small; you can mount it on a patio or under your eaves; you don't necessarily have to put it on the roof.

Brian, I'm going to get my converter for my old tv now and have a question about the aerials. When I click on the Amazon ads you've linked, I notice that they all say that it won't work if the tv is older than I was assuming that the converter would correct that situation so that it WOULD work with a tv older than Am I right, or is there some other reason that the tv has to be newer than that? Also, new TV's are pretty inexpensive these days; you might want to save up to buy a new TV which has much better picture, uses less power, etc.

I actually do want the old tv a "round" tv, my year-old calls it, because of the convex screen , and the two people who have offered me free flat screens are shaking their heads in disbelief. If you have astigmatism, it's just so much easier to see the picture on the older tv. I did check the stations, which gives me more than I need, and I got the converter today through Best Buy's Black Friday sale. Now to order the antenna! Hi, I was all set to order Mohu Leaf 30, then saw that many of the channels I want are over 50 miles.

Many thanks! You would get the most channels with an attic or rooftop antenna. You can try some of the indoor models which claim longer range, but they may or may not give you more channels. Bottom line, try one out yes, the longer range one , but be prepared to return it if you can't get the channels you want.

Well I am in zipcode in new apartment complex but my apartment windows face north and the tv towers are degrees south east You need a different type of antenna to receive larger or smaller waves, based on what's available in your area. Some stations mistakenly thought they could save money by cutting their power while reaching the same number of viewers.

In other cases, the FCC imposed reduced power limits to stations that reverted to their old VHF assignments in order to prevent interference with adjacent markets. There has been a misperception among some station owners that while dramatically lowering DTV transmitter power, they could serve the same coverage area as analog, and this has turned out to be incorrect. Many stations that have reverted back to VHF are now finding themselves with significantly reduced coverage areas and fewer viewers after switching to VHF.

Low VHF digital broadcasts are particularly prone to interference and are often hard to receive reliably, regardless of what model of antenna is used. A: When using an indoor TV antenna, building materials such as brick, metal siding, radiant barrier, or stucco can greatly reduce the incoming signal.

Our indoor antennas are engineered to offer the best reception while taking those obstacles into account, which is why several of our antennas have consistently been featured in many "Best Indoor TV Antennas" publications throughout the years.

Place your antenna as high up as possible, or near a window or wall facing the broadcast towers. If you have an attic antenna, try moving the antenna outdoors. If outdoors, make certain the antenna is not aimed at physical obstacles such as a roof, buildings, trees, or a hill. Important : Remember to rescan for channels on your TV every time you move your antenna.

Call our Connection Crew , available 7 days a week, if you are having further difficulty receiving signals. A: When it comes to digital television, it's an "all or nothing at all" proposition.

Once the signal is acquired, a steady stream of data assures you'll get a perfect picture and great audio. If that bitstream is interrupted, however, there will be nothing - just a blank screen.

In areas with lots of buildings or obstacles, multi-path distortion can cause a "cliff effect" to kick in. The fix is to use a higher-gain antenna assuming the multi-path can be tamed. Work is being done to determine the optimal designs for improving error correction in set-top receivers. As far as distance is concerned, getting reliable UHF DTV reception beyond the curvature of the earth approximately 70 miles is difficult. Terrain has a major impact on reception.

Going over water is the best-case-scenario since water is generally flat and has positive impacts on temperature for sending the signal along.

That being said, beyond 70 miles, unless you can get direct line-of-sight to the transmitters, obstacles which impact reception negatively are inevitable. A: This could be due to several different issues.

Click here to consult our dedicated Troubleshooting Reception page. We are available 7 days a week. A: While most Antennas Direct antennas are multi-directional and will receive TV signals from several directions, aiming the front of your antenna towards the largest cluster of towers is a critical step in receiving the most TV channels available in your area, and this is true for all TV antennas. Our ClearStream and Bowtie antennas are engineered to receive signals at a degree beam angle, meaning our antennas are best suited to provide TV signals from widely-spaced broadcast towers.

Even with the best multi-directional antennas, facing the front of the antenna towards the largest cluster of towers optimizes your chances of achieving the best line-of-sight between your antenna and the transmitting towers, which will ensure you receive the most available TV channels for your location.

This simply means that in an ideal scenario, there is a direct, straight line between your TV antenna and the broadcast towers it is receiving signals from.

The goal in practical applications is to achieve the most unobstructed path to the broadcast towers as possible. Make certain the antenna is not aimed at physical obstacles such as a roof, building, or trees. You should also 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 www. Remember to rescan for channels every time you move your antenna. Give our Connection Crew a call or chat with us right here on our website if you need further assistance with a new or existing TV antenna installation.

A: A bowtie antenna is another name for a UHF fan dipole antenna. By using triangular elements instead of rods, the bandwidth is greatly increased, to cover the entire UHF band. Additionally, the mesh reflector of the bowtie is more efficient than the rod reflector. It is also lighter in weight and has less wind resistance. The Yagi was designed to improve the gain of the antenna concentrated in one direction.

The directivity is accomplished with added elements called directors and reflectors. The Yagi has high Gain, is very directional, and has a narrow bandwidth. However, if the VHF signals in your area are weak or are transmitting from a tower more than 20 miles from your home, a longer-range VHF antenna may be necessary to ensure reception of all your available local stations. It should also be noted that while the ClearStream 5 can be combined with your new or existing UHF antenna, many of our customers report that they successfully receive consistent UHF signals as well as their local high-VHF channels with the ClearStream 5 alone.

If you need any assistance deciding what types of materials you may need or have any questions about your installation, contact our Connection Crew , available 7 days a week. Before permanently attaching an antenna to any surface, TEST reception in that area. Connect coaxial cable to the F-connector on the antenna. The Nerdery. Post Reply 1 of 1. Last 1. You must be a subscriber to. Joined: Nov 29, Posts: 2, How long do you want to ignore this user? If I move the antenna over against our wall by about 5 feet, I can pick up ABC but not any of the other channels.

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