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Antennas and Digital Television

Broadcast TV stations in the U.S. have switched from analog to digital transmissions. This guide provides

information on TV antennas and tips for obtaining good quality reception of digital broadcasts.

What Kind of Antenna Do I Need to Receive Digital TV Signals?

To receive digital TV signals from all stations, it is important that your antenna be able to receive both VHF

channels (channels 2-13) and UHF channels (channels 14-51). Some antennas only provide good reception

of VHF or UHF channels, but not both. For example, indoor “rabbit ears” usually need to be augmented with

an additional “wire loop” or “bowtie” antenna (see pictures below) in order to pick up signals on UHF

channels. Consumers should be aware that even if they use a digital-to-analog converter box, they will still

need to use an antenna to receive DTV signals. Many of the antennas currently being sold as “HDTV

Antennas,” perform best at receiving UHF signals; some of these models state that they provide reception of

signals on channels 7-13 but actually perform less well receiving those channels. If you obtain one of these

antennas, be sure it provides good reception of all the VHF channels as well as the UHF channels. The

reception capabilities of TV antennas also vary considerably, so be sure to talk to retail consultants and look

at information on the packaging and/or the Internet to make sure that any new antenna you may choose

provides good reception of both VHF and UHF channels. In addition, if you use an indoor antenna and

receive signals on VHF channels, you may need to use an antenna with amplification. To check for the DTV

signals that are available at your location, use the DTV Reception Maps available at

www.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/dtvmaps/.

Antennas for Reception in Different Signal Conditions

The antennas shown below will work for the indicated signal strength in most instances, but may not work in

all cases. Indoor reception of TV signals may be affected by factors such as nearby buildings, trees, terrain

or home construction.

Consumer Guide

Strong TV Signals

VHF + UHF or Combined VHF/UHF

Simple indoor antennas will usually be

sufficient for locations having strong TV signals.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Consumer Guide Antennas and Digital Television Broadcast TV stations in the U.S. have switched from analog to digital transmissions. This guide provides information on TV antennas and tips for obtaining good quality reception of digital broadcasts. What Kind of Antenna Do I Need to Receive Digital TV Signals? To receive digital TV signals from all stations, it is important that your antenna be able to receive both VHF channels (channels 2-13) and UHF channels (channels 14-51).
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Moderate TV Signals High quality indoor antenna (check the box for information) or an outdoor antenna may be appropriate Weak TV Signals Outdoor antenna is appropriate. See www.antennaweb.org for guidance on the type of outdoor antenna you may need. You can check the signal strength of your local stations at www.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/dtvmaps/. This webpage will help you find out whether you remained in the coverage area of your local stations once they started broadcasting in digital.
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the option that allows you to search for digital broadcast channels that are available in your area using the directional arrow buttons on your remote. Consult the owner’s manual of your digital-to-analog converter box or digital TV for detailed instructions on how to perform a channel scan for your device. You should perform a channel scan periodically to check whether additional digital channels have become available. In many cases, this is all you need to do to watch digital television broadcasts.
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• Antennas typically need to be oriented or “aimed” to get the best signal from the desired station. While adjusting your antenna, it may be helpful to access the “signal strength meter” on your digitalto-analog converter box or digital television to determine whether your adjustments are improving the signals’ strength. The signal strength meter is usually accessed through the menu feature on your remote control.