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rbpru
May 21, 2016Explorer II
The problem with digital tv either standard or HD is that it is a go or no-go situation.
With the old analog tv as the signal faded you have more and more snow until the signal was unwatchable. However, could get very snowy and still be watchable and the sound was last to go.
Digital TV gave us more channels and better resolution but unless the signal is strong it will not lock in and work.
It is either all or nothing.
All antennas receive signals, HD or otherwise. In general the higher the better, the more elements the better and the more gain the antenna amplifier has the better. But these features cost, increase size and may not be suitable for a 65 mph TT environment.
So, for the typical RVer, it is the time tested bat wing or King/jack. About as good as you are likely to find unless you modify a home antenna for RV use.
With the old analog tv as the signal faded you have more and more snow until the signal was unwatchable. However, could get very snowy and still be watchable and the sound was last to go.
Digital TV gave us more channels and better resolution but unless the signal is strong it will not lock in and work.
It is either all or nothing.
All antennas receive signals, HD or otherwise. In general the higher the better, the more elements the better and the more gain the antenna amplifier has the better. But these features cost, increase size and may not be suitable for a 65 mph TT environment.
So, for the typical RVer, it is the time tested bat wing or King/jack. About as good as you are likely to find unless you modify a home antenna for RV use.
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