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?
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theoldwizard1 wrote: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.
Most old VHF stations had to go to UHF for an open freq to broadcast the new digital signals. Then a few years ago when the FCC made them stuff off the analog transmissions, many stations came back down to VHF (mainly channels 7-13) with their digital transmissions. Better range. In the Tampa and Orlando markets, 3 of the 4 major networks are VHF.
