On Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:26:57 -0400, stan.bi
...@hotmail.com wrote:
>>>> Posting from the Netbaby
>>> The facts I know about antennas are...
>>> 1. The higher it is, the better reception.
>>On Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:24:50 -0500, Janet Wilder <kelliepoo...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>I don't believe that is as true now as it used to be since the system
>>went digital.
>Not so.
>With the higher UHF frequencies used by the new digital system, higher is definitely better, and
>direct line of sight is even more critcal than ever before. The higher these radio waves become in
>frequency, the more their characteristics become like a beam of light. Even a foggy day can screw
>your UHF reception.
>>> 2. Any obstruction will affect performance.
>>On Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:24:50 -0500, Janet Wilder <kelliepoo...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>Again, I believe the digital system fares better with obstructions.
>Nope. Still based upon the beam of light analogy, the new system fares MUCH worse in the presence of
>obstructions.
>>> 3. In fringe areas, you won't know which one will work and which one won't anyway. Maybe neither would work.
>>On Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:24:50 -0500, Janet Wilder <kelliepoo...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>Strong possibility you are correct, but a higher gain antenna will be
>>more likely to pull in a signal in a fringe area.
>For sure, higher gain cannot be considered an impediment; although there are many other factors that
>can effect reception in fringe areas, such as atmospheric conditions, sunspots, summer-vs-winter
>leaves on trees, etc.
>>> 4. If you're in your RV watching TV, your not having fun. :-)
>>On Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:24:50 -0500, Janet Wilder <kelliepoo...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>When we want to watch TV in the RV, we have already had our "fun"
>>sightseeing and traveling. We are stopped for the night and would like
>>to catch some news, local weather, etc.
>Same here!
>I couldn't help but notice the new camping ideal when recently spending a week with my < 6 year-old
>grandchildren. Mid-day, one of them was in the back bedroom watching videos on her
>what-ever-you-call-it; and the other one was up front playing Angry Birds on some sort of tablet
>thingy! :-) Can we ever go back?? Nope!
their indoor "rabbit ears". It seems digital is also more prone to
overload problems. The result is one needs enough gain to get the
signal but not too much gain or it causes other problems. Something
else to worry about when setting up. ;-)
