Re: ATSC (HD) and Antennas
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I just checked Antenna Web and even though I'm about 20 miles from the main signals, it said I was in the Yellow zone, which means the Silver Sensor might be a good solution to replace my Terk TV55.
My worry is the Terk is an outside based antenna, and I don't think the Zenith can be mounted outsides? Anybody have luck with far distances from inside their house with the ZHDTV1?
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I guess they must do direct line of site, I'm about 23 miles from a signal. I should be setup within a week with the Zenith, if it gives me even a decent picture I'll be very happy, I've never had an inside Antenna that worked.
A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.
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Any hills or mountains betweeen you and the stations? If so, you may have some issues.
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Re: ATSC (HD) and Antennas
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There are many reviews on Amazon and other websites where this thing out performed outside HD antennas costing twice as much. Even a few people that used them in the basement to pull in very far distance reception.
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My house is about 4500 ft above sea level, closest station is probably at sea level 24 miles away as the crow flies , there is one small range at about 5000 ft blocking my direct line of sight. I'm using the antenna on the only TV thats not hooked to the satellite, if I get a couple channels I'll be happy.
A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.
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Let us know how it works.
The Rat.
M80s, VP-150, QS8s,
SVS PC 20-39+, OPPO,
Onkyo 703s, Harmony 880
Sony 60" SXRD HDTV
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A properly designed outside antenna should, consistently, outperform an inside antenna.
Rave reviews are always suspect in my book, especially if they are from non-technical users.
Just beware of what you purchase.
The Rat.
M80s, VP-150, QS8s,
SVS PC 20-39+, OPPO,
Onkyo 703s, Harmony 880
Sony 60" SXRD HDTV
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Re: ATSC (HD) and Antennas
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I agree, but if the average rating is 4.5 to 5 stars after 170+ reviews, then I give some credibilty to those folks. Afterall, most of them are just like us. If I would have doubted the reviews I've read on Axiom all over the net, I would have never known how great these speakers perform.
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Remember, an ATSC or HD antenna is just an UHF antenna. I bought a $35 outdoor antenna from Radio Shack and it works great. I am about 45 miles from most transmitters in my area I think.
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I am about 45 miles driving distance to the nearest antenna, if it doesn't work I'm only out 23.00 so no problem.
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