8vsb antenna (1 Viewer)

[Jim_H]

I just took the plunge today and ordered a dish 6000 setup with 8vsb. I know here in Portland, OR we have strong hdtv signals. How does one go about determining what antenna I need for the ota signals. In talking with one salesman they were saying 3' x 1' antenna. Really that big?
thanks for helping the new guy.
Jim

 

[Steve Tannehill]

A search of this very forum returned a thread with the following link:
http://www.antennaweb.org/antennaweb/
You can put in your address and it will tell you the type of antenna you need based on your terrain.
- Steve

 

[Timmy]

Jim, I too just went the same route (6000-8VSB). Most outdoor TV antennas are listed by the number of "elements". A 32 element VHF/UHF combo antenna for my setup (with no pre-amp) gave me great HDTV reception from tramsmitters 35 to 40 miles away.
Also, some HDTV transmissions are VHF, not all are UHF. Check into what "band" or "bands" you will need.
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[Gregory Scott Bass]

I recommend the radio shack double bowtie uhf indoor antenna, 16.00