The right parameters of a room antenna can ensure high-quality digital signal reception. What types of antennas are currently available and what to look for when choosing the right model?
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What to look for when buying an indoor antenna
Indoor TV antennas allow you to receive selected stations. However, for the quality of reception to be satisfactory, it is worth comparing available solutions and parameters when buying an antenna.
When taking a closer look at the specifications, it is important to pay attention to:
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frequency range - it is best if it supports two frequency bands, UHF and VHF, which will increase the number of available channels; - antenna signal amplifier, if it is integrated with the antenna, the received signal strength will be higher;
- Antenna cable - must be of appropriate length and quality to limit signal distortion;
- energy gain - the higher it is, the better it will function;
- anti-interference filters - they are essential for the proper operation of the antenna, as they protect the signal from any interference that may be caused by other electronic devices in the room.
It is very important that the selected indoor antenna is compatible with modern standards. This will allow you to receive digital terrestrial television. The method of installation and the place where it is placed are also of great importance. It is best to place it as close to the window as possible, but it should be directed towards the transmitter. To avoid interference, the indoor antenna must be placed away from the TV, computer or telephone.
Types of indoor antennas
In practice, the indoor antenna must be properly selected and adapted to the needs, especially since the range is quite wide. Which indoor antenna will be the best? Currently, the following variants of indoor antennas are available:
- passive antennas, without a built-in signal amplifier, are easier to use and cheaper, but if the range is weaker, they may be less efficient;
- active antennas - with a signal amplifier, provide better reception quality, but require electrical power to operate;
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directional antennas - thanks to their specific design, they allow for the reception of a signal from a specific direction, which is useful when receiving a signal from a specific broadcasting station; to receive a high-quality signal, they must be precisely positioned; - omnidirectional antennas - unlike directional models, they allow you to receive signals from all directions, precise positioning is not required, but their efficiency may be lower;
- combined antennas - combining the features of directional and omnidirectional antennas, do not require such high precision of setting, while ensuring high signal quality, their installation may be more complicated, and the purchase is associated with a higher expense;
- antennas with LTE filter, filters reduce the amount of interference and improve the quality of the received TV signal.
When looking for a TV antenna for yourself, it is worth thoroughly understanding the features of individual models in order to optimize their operation in specific conditions.
Indoor antenna for receiving terrestrial television
When looking for the right antenna option, you should carefully consider which of the currently available solutions will provide the best signal quality. An indoor TV antenna may be less resistant to possible interference, especially if it does not have a built-in amplifier.
It is not only the antenna itself and its parameters that are important, it is worth considering right away what antenna socket will be the best. It is used to connect a television or radio antenna to a receiver. It can be a television or a modern decoder. Currently, three variants of sockets are used: RTV, SAT and RTV-SAT.