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j-d wrote:
In these discussions, where the terms "VHF" and "UHF" come up, if the transmission has converted to DTV/HDTV, only the Channel Numbers are left. The Channels themselves are GONE, repurposed by FCC to other uses.Not true. The terminology is alive and well with the antenna manufacturers as well as the FCC. If you go look at the FCC's database you will find that every license has a designated static channel: VHF Hi & Lo, as well as UHF. THAT is whats important, not the table PSIP assignment Even the low numbers are actually on higher frequenciesNot always, and that's what the Wingman helps withon UHF only. Say you liked "Channels 4 and 40." The 4 that displays on screen might now be on a higher frequency than 40??. The tuner computer figures that out and shows you something you're familiar with. The bottom line? Something tuned for the new band, like Winegard WITH Wingman, a new Winegard model, or a Jack, will ALL help with EVERY broadcast TV channelThe Wingman helps ONLY on UHF and does an excellent job as long as you point the antenna correctly. On the flip side the Jack antenna is not as good as the Batwing with or without the Wingman attachment on UHF, and significantly poorer in performance on VHF against the Batwing. The "wing" look of the Batwing antenna IS it's VHF element and what makes it shine on VHF..