While signals pass through walls and other surfaces, the more obstructions the signal encounters, the weaker the signal and this causes signal disruption.
A: For the best performance, we typically recommend placement of your TV antenna at the highest point available to you and with a clear line of sight to the broadcast towers to minimize the possibility of obstructions between your antenna and the broadcast towers it is receiving signals from.
Structures such as floors, cabinets, and walls can impact signal, so placing your antenna high in a window is ideal, as long as it's free from exterior obstructions (trees, buildings, billboards, etc.).
While indoor antennas can pick up channels from broadcast stations within a 20-30 mile radius, the reach of an outdoor antenna is about 60 to 80 miles. Because of this, outdoor antennas can be a worthwhile investment for those who live in the suburbs or slightly more rural areas.
There are lots of questions about whether indoor TV antennas work or not. The short answer to this is yes, especially when your area has a strong—very strong signal. For one, if the main TV transmitter is close to your home. You are most likely to be fine for reliable reception.
Whilst indoor TV antennas aren't very reliable at all at receiving TV reception in Australia, you might want to give it a try to see if you get one or two channels. You never know, you might be lucky and get all of the channels if you're in the right area.
While smart TVs typically come with built-in antennas, they are used for Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity — not for picking up free-to-air channels. You can always try using a less sophisticated analog antenna, but there's a good chance you'll experience signal problems.
Antenna Length & Type: Everything else equal, longer antennas will always have a longer range than shorter antennas. Also, certain types of antennas have a longer range than others.
Outdoor antennas tend to be larger and more sensitive than indoor antennas. The larger the surface area of the antenna, the more channels it's likely to receive. Because outdoor antennas are up high, they are more likely to get long-distance signals. Outdoor antennas receive broadcasts with less interference, as well.
The antenna needs to be placed in the same position as the TV transmitter. Because most of the TV transmitter are horizontal polarized it would be best to start putting the antenna in a horizontal position. One For All antennas receive vertical as well as horizontal signals.
You're usually best off placing the antenna on a wall that runs at or close to a 90-degree angle to the direction of the signal.
If hills, trees, buildings, or other geographic features are in between the broadcast towers and the antenna, the signals might not be able to reach your antenna. Elevating the antenna, either by placing it in a higher location or using a taller mast, will increase the signal reception.
Yes, you do. Smart TVs do not have built-in antennas, so to be able to view free over-the-air channels, an antenna is required. You would need to connect the antenna to the TV and then use the following easy steps to get local channels: Install the Antenna.
Nearly all Smart TVs, whether made by LG, Samsung or Vizio, work with indoor or outdoor TV antennas. Take a look behind your television, and find the port to plug in a TV antenna. A technician might have once used it to plug a cable box into your TV.
Some people think that a higher gain antenna will give them the strongest signal and highest quality connection. This is true in some cases, but in certain applications too much gain can be a bad thing. The truth is, the answer to whether you need a higher or a lower gain antenna lies in your application.
The best way to think of the size issue is from the antenna's Point of View in receiving signals - if the antenna is physically larger, then it will intercept more RF energy and therefore, everything else being equal, have higher gain. Pretty simple.
Antennas. TV antenna last 10 to 15 years. They can be damaged by bad weather or birds.
The right frequencies
Digital terrestrial television signals in Australia are broadcast in VHF Band III (VHF channels 6–12) and UHF Band IV and V (UHF channels 28–51). Your antenna needs to be designed to receive the particular television frequencies in your area.
Similar to radios, some TVs pick up more than others even when connected to the same antenna and coaxial cable, even with an amplifier. Since 2015, TV tuner sensitivity has improved. The brands that work best in terms of tuner sensitivity are LG, Samsung and Vizio.