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How Does an antenna Work?
In order to maximize the benefits of a high-definition television, your TV should have the ability to receive channels. Receiving reception will largely depend on the type of you have or you wish to buy. If you have an HDTV, it usually includes a built-in ATSC tuner that allows users to receiver OTA (over-the-air) broadcasts. On the other hand, if you have an HDTV-ready television, then expect your TV to produce high-definition images, but you need to have an additional external tuner to receive broadcasts.
The two most important things you will need are the antenna and tuner (internal or external) to be able to pick up channels.
Choosing the Appropriate Antenna for your TV Set
Having your own does not mean you can watch all channels. This is because satellite and cable providers do not distribute free-to-air, available channels. In addition, majority of free channels are not included or carried by satellite and cable operators. Thus, you will need an antenna to watch all local and free channels on your HDTV. Although some satellite and cable providers offer over-the-air channels, they provide these channels
at a highly compressed rate that can give a negative effect on the quality of pictures. Having an antenna allows you to watch these channels without distortion or any negative compressions.
Things to Consider
Once you understand the reasons for buying an antenna, you now to determine the type of antenna to buy. Be aware that there are indoor and outdoor antennas in the market. Just like standard televisions, it is best to go for outdoor antennas because they could easily pick up signals. However, if your situation (building codes, apartment rules, etc) cannot allow outdoor antennas, then an indoor antenna can also do the job.
Be aware that there is no guarantee that you will always receive signals, even if you have an outdoor antenna. This is because signals are digital, giving you no middle option for signals – you will either get signals or not.
In choosing the antenna for your television set, be aware that no one antenna that can fit all preferences and condition. Choosing the most appropriate antenna for your TV set will depend on the distance of the transmitter and your antenna, your house location and the frequencies of each channel you wish to pick up.
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