How to use this UHF antenna and also receive VHF broadcasts I understand that this is a UHF antenna. Is there a simple way to add a VHF antenna so the VHF broadcasts can also be received?
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I would be very interested in a work around for this as well... would you be able to add a "combining splitter" (?) that would channel both a uhf antenna and a separate vhf antenna coax cables into single coax cable to the TV or Digital tuner?... that's the only thing I could think of, but I have no idea if it would work...
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Even formerly analog VHF channels are being broadcast on UHF in digital format now. There should be no immediate need for VHF once the digital transition is complete.
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Easiest way is to connect the DB2 directly to your converter box or HDTV. Then, hook up a pair of cheapie rabbit ears directly to your analog TV. Then, after the transition in June, chuck the rabbit ears into the trash.
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wrong jerry...a lot of UHF programming is switching back to the VHF signal range after june. Its cheaper to power those wavelengths. Check out TVfool.com to see what the new channels will be in your area after june...you will probably see some of them actually switching to VHF. Might want to fish that antenna out of the trash....
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Not entirely true, for example, CBS is broadcasting in VHF here in Chicago. I had problems with reception till I bought the old fashioned rabbit ears antenna. However, the indoor HDTV Zenith antenna (now sold as Philips), which is supposedly UHF only, still gives me CBS reception too, but I'm located downtown Chicago. In addition, I read somewhere that CBS is going to double their digital TV signal broadcasting power in February, so I expect good results with this antenna (just bought it).
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UHF is good, but I was getting better VHF results with Philips (Zenith) HDTV indoor antenna than with this set.
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I only have the DB2 hooked up now here in the chicago burbs and I get 2, 5, 7 and 9 just fine in addition to all the uhf channels.You'll really have to check it out for yourself, location, distance from signal, obstructions in the way, are you on a hill, flat or in a valley, house ,apt or condo etc etc...all are factors towards a good installation of the right antenna.
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You can use the antenna without a seperate UHF antenna if the UHF stations are withing about 35 miles. The antenna comes with a device that can bring together the inputs of two antennas.. I'm using mine without a seperate UHF antenna joined the C5 .. Works great because I'm about 32 miles from the transmitting stations
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I'm using it as an ATSC (HD digital signal antenna). From what I can see when I do a channel scan, I get no VHF/UHF signals. Then again, that may be because there are no broadcasters in my area that still broadcast VHF/UHF.
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I have no problem receiving VHF or UHF signals. I have the SKY mounted in the attic and do get digitalbreak up, depending on weather conditions. I am about 20 miles from broadcast stations in the Detroit area.
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The antenna has a balun built in so you can connect your coax directly to it. It also has a second connector to connect a VHF antenna.
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You should point the center towards the towers. Note that this type of antenna picks up UHF channels much better than VHF. You should check which frequency your desired channels use, don't assume that old VHF channels are still VHF. Since the transition to digital TV some channels which were VHF actually transmit via UHF. I found that I could only pick up UHF channels with this antenna, even though my other local channels are just as close but still broadcast in VHF. Check out the government website - http://transition.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/dtvmaps/ . You may try mounting it higher if possible, also make sure there are not tree are other obstructions. You should point the center towards the towers. Note that this type of antenna picks up UHF channels much better than VHF. You should check which frequency your desired channels use, don't assume that old VHF channels are still VHF. Since the transition to digital TV some channels which were VHF actually transmit via UHF. I found that I could only pick up UHF channels with this antenna, even though my other local channels are just as close but still broadcast in VHF. Check out the government website - http://transition.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/dtvmaps/ . You may try mounting it higher if... » Read More You should point the center towards the towers. Note that this type of antenna picks up UHF channels much better than VHF. You should check which frequency your desired channels use, don't assume that old VHF channels are still VHF. Since the transition to digital TV some channels which were VHF actually transmit via UHF. I found that I could only pick up UHF channels with this antenna, even though my other local channels are just as close but still broadcast in VHF. Check out the government website - http://transition.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/dtvmaps/ . You may try mounting it higher if possible, also make sure there are not tree are other obstructions. « Show Less
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The 36 db high Performance works then doesn't work. I had 2 of them and threw them away. A preamp close to a TV antenna works well. However, VHF channels are hard to receive at a distance.
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it will not pick up VHF channels with a tower within 2 miles of my home and no tall buildings, seems to work for UHF. but if you want both buy something else!
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Two things. The broad face of the antenna "black rounded side" needs to point in the direction of the transmitters. Second point, this antenna is only UHF. You should look to pair with the ClearStream5 which is VHF. Connect both antenna to a signal combiner using the same length of cable....saw 4' for each to avoid ghosting. From the signal combiner, pass through a good preamp if needed, then on to your TV's. You'll know if you need an amp based on the signal strength indicator shown on newer TV's. Another way to know is that the picture is blocky and pixelated. I think in total I spent $280 for the two antenna...two mounting poles, cables and preamp. Cutting cable saved me $1400 the first year alone, so well worth the investment to do it right the first time.
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Tammy, the antenna does receive local channels on UHF and VHF bands. So, if you're currently receiving, say local channel 7 via a cable arrangement, you could receive the same channel for free via the antenna. Hope this answers your question.
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I am in New Orleans. This antenna only picks up UHF channels for me. It does not pick up VHF channels.
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Thank you for sharing your experence. sounds good for VHF. I am more into UHF myself. The UHF repeaters in my area are within 12 miles of my location, So I think It should do an above average job. Terrain considering of course. Thanks again.
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The range depends on a number of factors. Frequency is one factor. A simple rule of the thumb is that the higher the frequency the shorter the range. So you get more range on VHF than on UHF. But UHF is better and penetrating walls. Another factor is the antenna. The stock antenna is pretty poor. You should always get a better antenna.Another factor is terrain. You can get some impressive distances with a clear line of sight. But obstructions will reduce the range.
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No. This model antenna is specific to UHF frequencies. For VHF at that distance, I'd recommend this &lt;http://is.gd/OhpTQJ&gt;.
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A UHF antenna receives VHF signals too. If they are over the air and make it to the spot where the antenna is located, then any type of antenna gets a signal. The issue is how well that signal gets to your TV. Elements of an antenna are optimized based on wave lengths of broadcast frequencies. The larger VHF antennas have long elements to get the lower VHF channels, and shorter ones for the higher VHF channels. Ideally, you would use a VHF antenna that looks like half of a typical analog VHF antenna. Since the wave lengths of remaining VHF frequencies in use for DTV are closer to UHF, the UHF antenna might be "good enough." But this antenna is not optimal. On the other hand, since "good enough" does not have problems such as snow or ghosts with digital, you won't need a better antenna. With analog, you have a continuous range of clarity that goes from a clear picture to gradually increasing levels of snow until the picture in not watchable but still identifiable. With DTV, you generally get a clear signal or none at all. There are also in between cases where a signal might give a picture that freezes, drops for a few seconds on occasion, has jumbled squares on the picture, or sometimes gives no signal at all. If you get something better than the in between case, it will be just as clear as a perfect signal, so you are not hurt by an antenna that is not optimal for a given frequency. If antennaweb.org shows that you need a relatively small antenna, it's unlikely that you will have problems with VHF.
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Not that great I'm afraid: line of sight is fine, but unless you can get up on a pretty high perch, don't expect much. However, this is true with all handheld VHFs. What I'd love to see is a way to connect the antenna port to a mast-top antenna. Maybe such a thing already exists?