Good question, Betsy. I get 70+ channels but many are duplicates from the two markets nearby, Baltimore and Washington D.C.. The number of channels you get depends on many factors.
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Actually, for UHF signals (where TV channels are located in the USA) you could receive stations 100+ miles IF the transmitter is located at a high point (mountain top) and/or is running high power, especially if you have an outdoor antenna pointed at the station. There are many other factors such as the length of the feedline (coax cable) that brings the signal from the antenna to your TV. The longer the cable the weaker the signal. Weather can also affect the signal, especially on long-distance paths. One day the signal may be fine and the next day completely going. This is especially true with indoor antennas.
@@DanV-g7i Once a transmitter tower is below the horizon. the signal drops off really fast. A transmitter up a mountain could be an exception but if you do the math for most situations, you will get a distance of 75 miles. I have never seen a real life case much beyond that.
@@set2520 If you have a VHF station like one of the PBS stations etc, then you won't get it on the small antenna. The rabbit ears would likely work. Low band VHF really wants an antenna about 6 feet wide.
I learned a bit from watching this. Thanks.
Thanks, Joshua.😊
Every connector, there is some dB loss, so try to keep those to a minimum.
Excellent reminder. The fewer connectors and shorter the coax cable the better!
Hi, how many channels do you get with the micro center antenna ?
Good question, Betsy. I get 70+ channels but many are duplicates from the two markets nearby, Baltimore and Washington D.C.. The number of channels you get depends on many factors.
@@DanV-g7i thanks for your response.😊
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Yes, pay attention. The earth is "curved''. I don't want to fall off.
You aren't going to get 100 miles of range. The earth is curved you know
Actually, for UHF signals (where TV channels are located in the USA) you could receive stations 100+ miles IF the transmitter is located at a high point (mountain top) and/or is running high power, especially if you have an outdoor antenna pointed at the station. There are many other factors such as the length of the feedline (coax cable) that brings the signal from the antenna to your TV. The longer the cable the weaker the signal. Weather can also affect the signal, especially on long-distance paths. One day the signal may be fine and the next day completely going. This is especially true with indoor antennas.
@@DanV-g7i Once a transmitter tower is below the horizon. the signal drops off really fast. A transmitter up a mountain could be an exception but if you do the math for most situations, you will get a distance of 75 miles. I have never seen a real life case much beyond that.
What about VHF TV? Does th antenna cover the lower frequencies?
@@set2520As I understand it, almost all TV stations in the USA have moved to UHF. This antenna is not made for VHF.
@@set2520 If you have a VHF station like one of the PBS stations etc, then you won't get it on the small antenna. The rabbit ears would likely work. Low band VHF really wants an antenna about 6 feet wide.