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3 Star 4228 8-Bay Multi-Bow HDTV UHF Antenna |
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3S 4228HD antenna is Large, light weight and optimized to receive HDTV signals. The Aluminum Rod Element construction disappears in the horizon. You can receive crystal clear, native, uncompressed HDTV UHF (14-69) signals up to 60 miles away from the broadcast tower.
Mast Not included
Steel hardware is zinc plated for maximum corrosion resistance.
Width: 48 in.
Height: 32 in.
Turning Radius: 26 in.
Estimated range 60 miles UHF
Includes hardware for mounting to a mast; antenna has a 75 ohm coax connection
Flexible polyethylene boot covers (included) protect connections from the weather.
Engineered to Hinge up to 90 degrees to cover Multiple Broadcast Station Directions.
Mounts on up to 2" OD Pipe.
Outstanding UHF reception acheived by 8 Bays of Driven Elements and Wide Screen Reflectors.
Box size: 34x22x8
Average shipping fee is $12.95
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Bowtie- Is respected as the Master of UHF reception due to the physicality of size. It uses more than one driven element to collect the signal, and the increase in the size of the reflector and number of driven elements (the bowties) directly impacts its gain characteristics. The size correlation is that compared to the electrical wavelength of the frequencies desired in reception. This is as Large as they get! As UHF is higher in frequency and shorter in wavelength, a respectable size antenna can mathematically be gargantuan with respect to frequency, yet physically be manageable for installation. The design is unique to UHF however, as the translation to the larger wavelength of VHF frequencies lends itself impractical in size. For this reason, Bowties are poor performers with regards to VHF frequency reception, but absolutely the best for UHF. Small Bowties are the least obtrusive to aesthetics and are wide beam-width to capture sources of signal diverse in azimuth (direction). Large Bowties simply intercept a large portion of the signal wave as it passes by and is most efficient in its ability to funnel the signal through multiple Driven elements into the cable where you need it. Many Customers have seen success in using combining more than one antenna's signals together (a 2-way splitter used in reverse). For Example; with a UHF for Signals in one Direction and a VHF in another (or two UHF's, or two VHF's, so forth and and so on). This has given many the ability to capture signals in different directions, yet without the need of a Rotor to go back and Forth and in between. Any Model and Make of Antenna(s) can be combined in this manner and will maximize the Gains coming out of all Antennas utilized in this fashion! Remember that this Antenna is Unique as it has an adjustable Beamwidth and can aim in 2 different directions, comprised of Two separate Panels that are essentially Antennas unto themselves. Users of this Antenna report that with a Pre-amp, they capture HD TV Stations 100 miles away, and that with a regular distribution Amplifier, over 50 miles away when the antenna is only 10 feet off the ground!
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There is no substitute of height, clear line-of-site and size does matter... The higher the frequency, the higher the loss... Amplifiers do not give you something that you didn't have already...
The first key to any reception is to get above obstructions that exist between you and your target, as radio frequency reception of any kind (satellite, microwave, Radio and TV) are for the most part "Line-of-Sight" dependant. The fact that some receptions occur without line of sight is due to phenomenon not applicable in this discussion. As you increase your target distance, you increase the territory you must account for in maintaining line-of-sight. What tall building and air traffic exist in this corridor, no one can account for. Aircraft are very good at messing up reception for a number of reasons, even when flying way above the path, again removed for clarity in this discussion. Height, is therefore key in optimizing your ability to capture the best line-of-sight possible to your target.
Large ;Multi-Directional Antennas have a useable Reception Range of ;50 to ;100 miles.
Large Multi-Directional Antennas are any Installer's dream, they are however, a Home-Owner or Condo Association's Nightmare. If you happen to enjoy a Large, Spacious Attic, you could consider use of these Antennas indoors. Be Sure to locate in an area absent of elctrical or plumbing lines that would recude Reception Gain or increase Interference. Colocation of any Pre-Amplifier or Distribution Amplifier with the Antenna would be a Plus. The Physicality of these antennas are comprised of two medium sized Antennas hinged and coupled together which allow for a Broad Beamwidth adjustment or multiple aim points as to eliminate the need for a rotor or separate antenna installations.
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