How to use this UHF antenna and also receive VHF broadcasts: Is there a simple way to add a VHF antenna so the VHF broadcasts can also be received?
280643
A UHF antenna receives VHF signals too. If they are over the air and make it to the spot where the antenna is located, then any type of antenna gets a signal. The issue is how well that signal gets to your TV. Elements of an antenna are optimized based on wave lengths of broadcast frequencies. The larger VHF antennas have long elements to get the lower VHF channels, and shorter ones for the higher VHF channels. Ideally, you would use a VHF antenna that looks like half of a typical analog VHF antenna. Since the wave lengths of remaining VHF frequencies in use for DTV are closer to UHF, the UHF antenna might be "good enough." But this antenna is not optimal. On the other hand, since "good enough" does not have problems such as snow or ghosts with digital, you won't need a better antenna. With analog, you have a continuous range of clarity that goes from a clear picture to gradually increasing levels of snow until the picture in not watchable but still identifiable. With DTV, you generally get a clear signal or none at all. There are also in between cases where a signal might give a picture that freezes, drops for a few seconds on occasion, has jumbled squares on the picture, or sometimes gives no signal at all. If you get something better than the in between case, it will be just as clear as a perfect signal, so you are not hurt by an antenna that is not optimal for a given frequency. If antennaweb.org shows that you need a relatively small antenna, it's unlikely that you will have problems with VHF.
1033453
Dimple,I got this antenna for mother-in-law and she is very pleased with the reception of both UHF and VHF channels. She is receiving two channels I am aware of that are 30+ miles away on VHF.Also remember that there are factors that will affect you signal...such as obstructions, trees, mountain ranges, the height you have your antenna set up in the air, etc. Anyway, hope this helps you out.
1086166
This is a UHF antenna only. I returned it and got a different one. I could not pick up any UHF channels.
2230925
And here's the answer newer HAMs hate to get- it depends. Keep in mind that UHF and VHF have different characteristics, so it's even going to vary based on which band you're using. Best answer, I guess, is "about the same as any other HT with a decent antenna."
2017113
Any antenna will do. I get this question a lot. An antenna does not care if the signal is digital or analog, UHF/VHF broadcast is still the same frequency. Some of the new antennas pick up the signal a little better, but even the old "Rabbit Ear" antenna will work.
2112447
Yes Section 5 of the users manual says "Can this antenna work with Analogue transmissions? Yes, this antenna can receive analogue television broadcasts in the UHF and VHF bandwidths."
1529116
This is a VHF HIGH and UHF antenna, so it doesn't receive channels 2 through 7 (VHF LOW). But very few stations actually use VHF LOW these days. For example, in the Indianapolis area, we have Ch 6 that shows as (virtual) 6.1, but their physical channel # is 25. Of around 100 channels within 80 or so miles, not one is VHF LOW anymore. If your TV scanned for channels, and whatever is supposed to be on 3 isn't there, you might have one of the few VHF LOW stations still around. You can check a website like Rabbitears dot info for a very detailed list of your areas stations. Only if your ch. 3 is actually above 7, could the mast height be the problem, but there are a LOT of possibilities. ... Good luck to you. :)
1659065
This is a UHF (real channels 14 and higher) only design. I have not found any consumer grade UHF only antenna intended for the North American market that matches this antenna's gain performance. Check at TVFool to see what real channels are used in your area and how strong/weak they are expected to be at your location. If there are any VHF channels (real channels 2 through 13)that you need or want, a second antenna designed for the VHF bans(s) would be needed.
398882
Tammy, the antenna does receive local channels on UHF and VHF bands. So, if you're currently receiving, say local channel 7 via a cable arrangement, you could receive the same channel for free via the antenna. Hope this answers your question.
1552979
I'm using it as an ATSC (HD digital signal antenna). From what I can see when I do a channel scan, I get no VHF/UHF signals. Then again, that may be because there are no broadcasters in my area that still broadcast VHF/UHF.
1433328
Even formerly analog VHF channels are being broadcast on UHF in digital format now. There should be no immediate need for VHF once the digital transition is complete.
2112448
Yes Section 5 of the users manual says "Can this antenna work with Analoguetransmissions?Yes, this antenna can receive analoguetelevision broadcasts in the UHF and VHFbandwidths."
1152220
We have this exact antenna and we get get VHF too. This is the best antenna we have found too. As for the wind, it will catch the wind some but we have ours anchored very well. It's easy to anchor it with the supplied clamps.
2110976
You can but it also has limited UHF reach. I can pull in my UHF stations with this antenna.it is the VHF which are harder to get and this antenna addressed that problem.
1552980
Yes this is a non-directional AMPLIFIED tv antenna that picks up both VHF and UHF television signals. If you are not getting many signals with this antenna try relocating it as high up as possible in your house (on the roof or in the attic). Mohu customer service is also a good help in maximizing your antenna's performance.
1980581
You would need a coupler to make the proper mechanical connections for the antenna. I would doubt they are commercially available. And the reason is that the radio would still out put 5 watts vs a dash or bulkhead mount radio at 25 watts. Yes I would buy this VHF again. Thx.
1552976
I have no problem receiving VHF or UHF signals. I have the SKY mounted in the attic and do get digitalbreak up, depending on weather conditions. I am about 20 miles from broadcast stations in the Detroit area.