1. Digital TV is a relatively new technology and many
people are still confused about the whole thing -
what it is, what it involves, its advantages and its
disadvantages. One point of confusion is the digital
TV antenna.

2. For those not in the know, digital TV antennas which have been
specifically designed for the reception of digital TV are non-existent
Truth is, the same TV antenna which are being used for the older
analog TVs are the same antennas used These antennas are
usually UHF/VHB capable which are also capable of receiving radio
broadcasts

3. One major requirement is that this antenna can operate with the
different broadcast channels Basically there are the indoor and the
outdoor antennas and the outdoor is further subdivided into the
grouped and the wideband The grouped are tuned to cover only
some parts of the UHF or the VHF bands

4. With the group more than one antenna would be needed to get the
full range of the broadcasts in the locality These also offer better
reception compared to the wideband which are multi-directional
antennas The bow-tie antenna is one example of the wideband and
this is the best type to use for long range reception

5. Indoor antennas are more susceptible to unstable reception This
can get affected by moving vehicles and the shadows and glares
which they can cast The indoor antennas will also react to trains and
airplanes

6. This is why most would recommend the outdoor for it is more stable
Outdoor antennas get better signals, true, but they can also get
obstructed by mountains, hills, trees and tall buildings

7. This is the reason why these antennas are usually placed on high
ground where there is less obstruction for this way it can get the
signal in a straight line It is also important to only get the good
quality antenna made from materials which are more durable for they
are exposed to the elements all the time

8. Maintenance can be an issue especially in wooded areas where
leaves can cause obstruction to the signal