Do Amplified antennas work?. Archived from groups: alt.tv.tech.hdtv () I have a direct view HDTV and HD reception is pretty good, analog reception is fair. If I bought an amplified rabbit ear antenna, would this really improve reception?. Archived from groups:...

I was looking at two of their other options: the "High-Definition Amplified Outdoor TV Antenna", and the "Low-profile Omnidirectional Amplified TV Antenna". I like the idea of these two, because they are significantly smaller than the others. Also,...

towers, about twelve miles away... I'm using a small amplified>antenna, something like this guy -- > -- but I often have to move it > around whenever I change channels, so I'd really like something > better... Whether an indoor antenna will work well...

best when it comes to antennas. You can try the >> cheaper, attractive looking indoor antennas and if they don't work well >you >> can go with more expensive and often uglier antennas. Oddly, my old radio >> shack amplified antenna was the best indoor...

higher locations. If directional antennas are a possibility, the gains range from 8dBi (patch) to 24dBi (dish). The problem with the higher gain antennas is that they have a fairly narrow beam width. You can easily end up shooting over everyone's head,...

a zenith silver sensor (sold at Sears and elsewhere). I'm around 40 miles away from Mt Wilson and get the major channels in L.A. Archived from groups: alt.tv.tech.hdtv () I have an indoor OTA amplified antenna that works great when you have good line of...

image distortion is related to reception. I have an AMPLIFIED ANTENNA specifically for HD TV reception. The GAIN is variable from 0 to 50DB. The Amplified antenna- is ~ $30. Thanks guys, I've used the excuse to upgrade to a Pentium D 925 3GHz, which is...

has no idea what I'm talking about. @dougsolo I'm not sure what the rule of thumb is, but I can say that my Hauppauge HVR 2250 with an unamplified antenna works as well as, if not better than my ATI 650 Theater Pro with an amplified antenna. Perhaps it's...

50 Channel Master UHF #4228 8 bay bow tie is better... A UHF Yagi type antenna is 2nd best... but should work too. Placing the antenna in an attic, or possibly a closet on tower side of the house can work too IF no metal siding. Archived from...