from what i can make out they seem to just be bigger.. and lots of manufacturers claim their aerials are suitable for digital as well. Is there a difference?
2007-09-03 00:52:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
Our TV aerial is about 15 years old - we can get around 75 Freeview channels, crystal clear.
Unless you are in a poor reception area, you do not need a 'digital' aerial...
2007-09-03 01:33:44 · answer #1 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi
Believe it or not there are subtle differences between a digital & analog aerial , over here ( Australia ) we are changing over to digital .
Our digital aerials (external ) have to cover a broader range of frequencies , so the " cut " is different .
To look at them side by side, apart from the new aerial having an " F " type screw connector they look the same.
As far as indoor aerials go there is no difference ,so dont get caught by the advertising hype , it totally untrue
Also the aerial cable has changed to " RG6 " Quad shielded cable for digital external aerials & " F " type fitting used throughout.
Hope this helps cut through the " bull... "
2007-09-03 02:24:03 · answer #2 · answered by Richard B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it would be effective to indicate your region while asking approximately reception situations from a given transmitter. Sandy H covers an particularly great section. Powerered mast head amplifies would be provided with a low voltage furnish feeding UP the aerial downlead from a small unit on the returned of the television, or from a potential furnish unit interior the roof area. Take a Google to the BBC internet site, enter your postcode, and additionally you will desire to discover in the experience that your region is already appropriate for digital television, or if the whole provider is planned for a later date. The digital television alerts do make larger over a better bandwidth than the analogue television channels, and that's the clarification for in many situations wanting to alter the antenna for the broader bandwidth variety, while going digital. i myself do not think of you're filled! The BBC are very annoying to grant each and every uk homestead with an sufficient digital television sign (finally) and could somewhat confirm that happens. interior the interim, if the analogue image is extra constructive, you will desire to proceed watching it.
2016-12-16 10:06:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's just marketing hype. A "digital" aerial is no different than a standard one. They may indeed be bigger (have greater gain) because, for now, digital signals are transmitted with lower power than analogue signals.
2007-09-03 01:10:04 · answer #4 · answered by 203 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's just an advertising scam. There is no difference in performance, as far as receiving digital and HDTV signals. Even rabbit ears will work, if your location has sufficient signal strength.
2007-09-03 00:58:26 · answer #5 · answered by AWolf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no real difference. Digital is broadcast on a carrier frequency and requires a very clean signal. That is why bigger ones or dishes are required.
2007-09-03 00:59:29 · answer #6 · answered by Mike M 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not quite the hype this nuggins lead you to believe if the distance between you and the transmitting site is larger i:e you live a few miles away then an ordinary ariel is ok but the further you live you need the bigger ariel to define the signal so you do not get stutters in reception and picture freezes so if you live within five miles of transmitter leave it if you live six/seven miles get the bigger ariel you will notice the differance
2007-09-03 02:55:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Its not - if anyone tells you you need a new aerial - they are conning you - my laptop receives freeview on a bit of plastic sticking out the back...
2007-09-03 00:58:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
They are so different !!!Just look at the nice box they come in and besides the advertising and marketing people would never ever tell lies or exaggerate would they !!!. Course not there you are then !!
Cheers Pete
2007-09-03 01:20:01 · answer #9 · answered by Realist 2006 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋