[ale] [OT] DTV reception

David Ritchie deritchie at gmail.com
Thu Apr 2 09:25:13 EDT 2009


I think that the correct answer is "It depends". The variables that
come into play
include:

   Distance to transmitter.

   Amount of interferring objects (such as hills, mountains, or tall buildings)
   between you and the transmitter and the resulting amount of path loss.

   Type of receiving antenna, and whether it has a pre-amplifier installed.

   For Yagi type antennas, the alignment between the antenna as installed and
   and the transmitter. Also, number of elements in the antenna has some impact
   on gain.

   Quality and quantity of cables used.

   Your location (if you are on the far side of a mountain between you and a
    transmitter, you almost certainly will have problems.

Generally speaking, "high and outside" is the preferred method. The only
real way to know is to try it and see. You might want to check with your
neighbors that have external antennas and see what level of results they
are getting. Are you eliminating an outdoor antenna due to covenents in your
neighborhood? You might also try experimenting with one of the preamplified
patch antennas attached to the side of your house.

Good luck!
Dave Ritchie


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