You're right, but after Friday's transition a lot of the stations in the channel 7-13 range that did have UHF digital signals have moved back to the VHF frequencies they used to use for analog. For example, here in the Austin area the Fox affiliate had its digital signal on channel 56 but moved it back to 7 on Friday.One thing to realize is that, as I understand it, most of the digital stations are coming in over UHF, not VHF, even if it looks like a traditional low VHF number. Check DTV Stations in Operation in your area. For example, for WABC in New York you tune into channel 7.1 for the main ABC programming, but it's really UHF channel 45 you are picking up over the air, not VHF channel 7. So it's the loop part of the antennae you need to adjust, not the long rabbit ears part. Someone correct me if I'm wrong on this.
We had been getting some of the local tv stations digitally for some time, but now after the switchover, we get almost none.
I'm shocked that anyone is shocked that 300,000 people called yesterday, shocked that they did not have TV. Uhhhh, that TV has been squawking at them for over a year. Shocked, not really, but it never ceases to amaze me.
Yes. There is this entire population of people who are totally oblivious to most of the things that go on in this world. I figure that these people just listen to music, never read anything (maybe romance novels), don't watch the news, and automatically tune out anything unrelated to the cave in which they live.
Another example: I was in the post office the other day, and heard the clerk telling someone about forever stamps. The patron was amazed -- had never heard about them.
I've got cable but I have helped a number of old folks around here to set up digital over-the-air TVs. How about some DIY instructions for your fractal antenna?Sooooooooooooooo, again, as a retiree, if you want the same channels that a basic cable package provides for FREE, building this fractal requires little effort or skill level. And every station in your area should lock up easily.
I've got cable but I have helped a number of old folks around here to set up digital over-the-air TVs. How about some DIY instructions for your fractal antenna?
I've got cable but I have helped a number of old folks around here to set up digital over-the-air TVs. How about some DIY instructions for your fractal antenna?
I just borrowed a rabbit ear antenna and it works pretty well for most channels with only 1 that pixelates out. Time to cancel the $11 month basic cable.
Where did you buy the brass bolts and brass rod if I can ask?
You must be located reasonably close to the transmitters. How far are you from the towers? AntennaWebSo far the fractal antenna has been able to pick up all the available channels and does not need orientation or adjustments like a rabbit ear setup.
You must be located reasonably close to the transmitters. How far are you from the towers? AntennaWeb
All the stations are transmitting with 2-3 miles. Most on hills. So yeah, I'm getting best performance.
Since I'm 25 - 40 miles away, I think I'll stick with my big @ss antenna up in the attic.
Not the type of curves I pay much attention to either...... but can't since have zero recall of Hilbert curves, except the term.
Hmmm... I'm 11 miles from all the towers but they are all on nearly identical bearings from my house. Wonder if the fractal antenna would work for me.
Fuego, do you have a nice line of sight towards the towers without large hills or Harrelson Hall blocking your view? If so, it will probably work, if not you are out $9, about 45 minutes of work and the smug look from the family saying, "I knew it!".