The Types of HD TV Antenna


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HD TV Antenna is one of the major items making a high-definition television set. It is a good alternative when opting out from satellite or cable subscriptions. HD TV antenna has two kinds – the external or outdoor and the internal or indoor. The external type is usually placed outside the house particularly in the attic or in the roof in order for the HD TV to receive more signal transmissions. The Channel Master CM3016 HDTV Outdoor Off-Air TV Aerial Antenna has 24 elements in it. Its main features include a locking corner reflector, EPC coating, and a boom length of 66 inches. Its UHF, VHF, and FM ranges are 30 miles, 45 miles, and 45 miles respectively. Other branded outdoor HD TV antenna is the Philips Magnavox M61415 Automatic.

However, if it is prohibited for you to install a HD TV antenna outside, then you must use the internal one. This kind is much more powerful in receiving signals. Nevertheless, it is also more expensive. Among its popular brands are the Terk TV 55 Antenna, the Silver Sensor Digital HDTV UHF Indoor Antenna (by Zenith Electronics Corporation), and the RCA ANT501 (by Thomson Consumer Electronics).

An off-air HD TV antenna is what you need if you want to avail some free local HDTV shows. As a matter of fact, a satellite dish or cable alone can not receive majority of HDTV programs in over 1,000 stations and 200 digital television signals.

There are lots of available off-air HD TV Antennas in the market today. The $49.99 HDTV Antenna Pro™ is already pre-assembled and it can be installed anywhere – in walls, chimneys, and inside an attic. It is a 2 lbs UHF-only HDTV antenna (channels 14-69) with 13 active elements. Its measurement is about 34 inches in height x 22 inches in width. Its turning radius is approximately 11 and ¼ inches.