You have probably all have heard by now about different reviews for outdoor or indoor HDTV antennas. So what is this all about? An analog signal is one that has been used since the invention of the television. Now we have a better signal, one that isn't going to give out on you during bad weather. Its a more consistent signal that delivers beautiful resolution and its out there on the airwaves waiting for you to discover it. Now with this new system of sending out high definition signals it will not matter what the weather outside is doing, your screen will remain clear and untouched. No longer will you turn on the television to see only fuzz. Homes everywhere are now enjoying better picture quality for free with the use of one simple device. This device is the HDTV antenna.
Digital signals are sent over the air free of cost, if you already have a HDTV the only money you'll need to spend is the initial purchase of the device. There are basically two options to consider before purchasing new equipment. How do you know which one is going to work the best for you? There are a few areas you need to be familiar with. Reception, of course, is a key factor. What determines the quality of your reception is the distance between the TV station transmitter and your home. Another factor is the obstacles blocking that distance such as buildings or mountains. The closer you are to the station and the more direct path for the signal the smaller the HDTV antenna requirement, the further away and the more obstacles standing in the path of the signal the bigger the requirement.
Second, you need to familiarize yourself with these two terms UHF and VHF. VHF stands for very high frequencies and generally controls channels two through thirteen. UHF stands for ultra high frequency and this controls channels fourteen and higher. If the channels you watch most frequently are between two and thirteen you will be able to purchase a receiver that only recognizes very high frequencies or VHF, saving you some money. Should you decide you only want to watch channels fourteen and higher you could save money by purchasing a receiver that only recognized UHF or ultra high frequencies. But if you are undecided you could always purchase one that is equipped to recognize both very high and ultra high frequencies.
Deciding whether you want indoor or outdoor HDTV antenna equipment is very simple. An outside receiver will be much larger but the benefit is always having the best signal. An outside device will always result in more viewing choices than an inside one. The downfall will be the size, and finding a way to install it on the outside of your home. The benefit of using a much smaller inside device is the convenience of setting it up directly on or in close proximity to the television set. Using this new equipment will boost the quality of your picture substantially. Everything on your television screen will appear more true to life, easier to see and pop every color more brilliantly. Most importantly it's free!!
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