Directional antenna's for Local(answered and solved)
I wonder how this compares to the Batwing? https://www.antennasdirect.com/store/clearstream-4-ultra-long-range-outdoor-dtv-antenna.html EDIT---How do I make this a HOT LINK?
Forum Discussion
theoldwizard1 wrote:You heard wrong and it is a common misconception that VHF is dead. That is totally untrue, and as I said above: once this latest auction is over, VHF will be as loaded or more than it was in the past. If you cast off VHF now, you are going to be in for a big suprise in a few years when it's even more active than it is now.Dutch_12078 wrote:
That antenna is for receiving stations broadcasting on UHF channels only. It will not receive the several hundred stations broadcasting on VHF channels unless they're next door to you.
Several hundred ? My understanding is most stations changed to UHF when digital rolled in. Remember, "channel number" now has nothing to do with frequency.
Yes, UHF is more "line of sight" but the benefit for the consumer is a much smaller antenna.
I would just "write off" the VHF stations and get a taller mast instead of a larger reflector style antenna.
There are plenty of docs on the web showing every assigned channel, both VHF and UHF in every city and town in the country. Check it out.
