USB TV Tuner

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  add rabbit ears OR an external antenna and enjoy




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what trolling? obviously just wanted info

99 replies, not trolling?

no he wasn't trolling. if you had bothered to read the replies you would
know that. it's called usenet discussion

Already tried cheap rabbit ears but not much joy.  Hence my questions which
you snipped and criticised.

The answer is deserved , google the answer or take the advice which is
valid

Possibly


The bigger the better.



Can't comment on that one.



Only those with signal amplifiers.



Hook up to an external antenna, the house should have one.

Is height the biggest factor?




Intended use will not involve external antenna so not an option.

Clear line of sight between aerials will have a bigger influence.

Not with digital TV.

Yes, in the sense that you would increase your chances of getting a
usable picture.

Nope, most get a usable digital TV picture without that.

Fully extended, they should be tuned to the middle of the TV frequency
spectrum.

Height is always a factor but that is mainly to get above line of sight
obstructions such as houses, trees, etc.

 From no signal on analogue to just acceptable. Digital is more picky.



Apartment buildings where signals are split between multiple apartments
usually use amplification. Houses only need it if the signal is low to
begin with.


Get a powered antenna that has the highest gain.


Amplified antenna will be your only option. I think the digital TV
signals occupy a slightly higher spot in the spectrum so a standard UHF
antenna will work but may degrade at one end. Get one suitable for
digital transmission and you should be ok.

We use a signal booster on the TV in the bedroom - too many walls, too
many trees, too far from the outside antennaa. Used to work on analogue
quite ok but some channels snowy. No good whatsoever on digital. May
need to install a splitter and run a cable from the outside antenna to
solve my issue.

In your case, I suggest you either borrow a amplified antenna and try it
or get a guarantee from the shop that you can return with no penalty if
it isn't up to scratch.

"Krypsis"



** Err no.

Fully extended they tune to channel 2, half extended is channel 7.





** You seem to be unaware that DTV is mainly on VHF channels in all capitol
cities.

The VHF channels used are 6, 8, 9A, 11 & 12  plus a couple of UHF channels
for SBS etc.

DTV antennas for capitol city use are quite compact and cover all the above.


....  Phil

Is there a centrimetre by frequency guide that can be used?

eg. 50cm = Channel 7,  and so forth?





 

OK, that's different to the instruction sheet that came with my
amplified rabbit ears. Reccomendation was to use it fully extended all
the time for best reception and, at less than that, the signals degrade
no matter what channel I'm tuned to. It is a Yum Cha brand however.


You'll have noted that channels below 6 have been excluded hence the
upswing in the spectrum that I mentioned.

Nope, because the entire UHF band is above those
in the spectrum so your original is just plain wrong.

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You'll have also noted that most analogue antennae are VHF and UHF
combined. One section for VHF, one for UHF. The VHF section will have
issues, the UHF may or may not have issues. Then again, you probably
wouldn't have noticed anyway!

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You never ever could bullshit your way out of a wet paper bag.