Generally, our bowtie antennas can receive high-VHF broadcasts. However, if the VHF signals in your area are weak or are transmitting from a tower more than 20 miles from your home, a longer-range VHF antenna may be necessary to ensure reception of all your available local stations.
Read moreDo you still need an antenna with a digital TV?
You may be asking yourself: “do digital TVs need an antenna?” If you already receive your local channels via a cable or satellite service, you do not need to add an antenna . However, digital TV owners can benefit from having an antenna.
Read moreWhy is my antenna not picking up UHF channels?
It is important to check regularly for corrosion, loose cable fittings, or if a cable has been compromised . If you are using a splitter, this could also weaken signal strength. Try disconnecting the splitter and running the cable directly into the TV/converter box and run a channel scan.
Read moreAre there any UHF TV channels?
Additionally, in 2019 the US removed channels 38 through 50 for cellular phone service. The US UHF channel map now only includes channels 14 through 36 .
Read moreWill UHF antenna pick up VHF?
Most UHF antennas will receive VHF signals, practically by accident . It just so happens that the size of the antenna will be a fairly close match to some VHF channels. Most UHF antennas don’t have filters to prevent them from sending VHF signals to your TV, either.
Read moreWhat channels are high VHF?
VHF signals cover 2 frequency bands. The Low-VHF band covers channels 2-6 and the High-VHF band covers channels 7-13 . Because these signal wavelengths are longer than UHF signals, they can more easily bend over and around certain obstructions in the terrain between the TV broadcast tower and the receiving TV antenna.
Read moreHow do you tell if TV station is UHF or VHF?
If you see both V-shaped elements and a smaller cluster of straight elements on the same antenna, it receives both signals . The simplest indoor antenna is the basic rabbit ears design, which receives VHF. A loop-shaped antenna, whether it’s arranged horizontally or vertically, is for UHF.
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