Thursday, July 20, 2017

Channel Master | Indoor vs Outdoor TV Antennas + Installation Tips


An indoor TV antenna may be the best solution if you live near the TV broadcast towers. They are excellent for people living in cities or apartments where mounting an outdoor antenna is not an option. They are small, powerful, & can be discreetly placed in any room. Traditional rabbit ear antennas don’t quite cut it today as they are tuned for VHF stations, while the majority of signals are now transmitted as UHF. When installing an indoor antenna there will be building materials – brick, wood, stucco, or metal – impeding or interfering with your digital signal. Even household appliances – fridges, computers, phones, & LED lighting – can affect your signal. To overcome the interference, we recommend repositioning the antenna in a number of locations within the room – preferably in the direction of your local broadcast towers – to find the best position for a strong clear signal. Where installation is possible, an outdoor TV antenna will offer the best opportunity for receiving TV signals. Outdoor TV antennas are traditionally mounted on a rooftop & have a better line of site to the broadcast towers, with fewer obstructions (trees, buildings, walls, or roofing materials) & they have a distinct advantage over indoor & attic antennas. If you live a far distance from the broadcast towers, a long range outdoor antenna is the best option for receiving the available signals. Outdoor antennas can also be mounted onto the sides of one’s house, decks, or on a tripod from the ground if roof access is not available. Remember, test your antennas position by scanning for the available channels before making your installation permanent. For best performance, we typically recommend the placement of your TV antenna at the highest point possible and with a clear line of site to the broadcast towers. Many people choose to install their TV antenna in the attic for aesthetic reasons or to comply with neighborhood guidelines. Keep in mind, it’s possible to lose some signal strength from an attic installation due to building materials. With an attic installation, the effective range of most antennas is lowered by 30% to 50%, so consider getting a more powerful antenna or a preamplifier to compensate for this loss. It is also always better to mount the antenna to a mast or crossbeam to avoid letting other materials come into contact with the antenna. To view Channel Master's lineup of indoor and outdoor tv antennas, please go to: http://ift.tt/2ud97lM Connect with us on Facebook: http://ift.tt/2tubG5J Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChannelMaster For more Informative videos from Channel Master, please go to: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL32OVc2iZcsuM-xeYcff0R_JmXNj6ppxj To see more videos from Channel Master, please subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/user/channelmasterstore
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