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View: TV transmitter location maps, expected signal strength, geographical terrain, and satellite view.

The Digital TV Antenna Selector will guide you through a process that ultimately chooses the best digital TV antenna and accessories for your location. However, it will take a little time and effort on your part but the results will be excellent digital TV reception.

Selecting the proper digital TV antenna for great digital TV reception can be confusing. Unlike analog reception digital TV reception is unforgiving therefore selecting the wrong antenna is punished by a "no signal available" displayed across your TV screen. It became apparent I couldn't help everyone individually so I created the Digital TV Antenna Selector. By following the guidelines here you can select the best digital TV antenna and equipment just like a professional.

   We only recommend antennas and accessories that prove to work! 

   "The biggest mistake people make is buying a digital TV antenna that's too (weak) small to do the job". This couldn't be more true. Everyone wants a small antenna and we'll recommend one when it's appropriate. However, we won't recommend a digital TV antenna that's too small to do the job just to get the sale. On the other hand we won't recommend an antenna that's too big either.

   Beware of digital TV antenna hype and mumbo jumbo. New so-called "breakthrough antenna technology" is everywhere. The simple fact is you can't cut corners. Antennas have to be of a certain size and shape to work properly. The Digital TV Antenna Selector is designed so you can select the best digital TV antenna for your location. One that will provide consistent quality digital TV reception rain or shine.

   100% satisfaction guaranteed results. The success rate of this digital TV antenna selection process is better then 99%. However, if the antenna and equipment that is selected is inadequate or if you are not satisfied for any reason we will refund 100% of the purchase price. This applies to any and all equipment purchased from TV Antenna Source - Denny's Antenna Service. > 

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   Start Here →    The FCC Digital TV reception maps will be utilized for our digital TV antenna reception data source. We have found the data provided by the FCC mapping system to be the most accurate available. When it's time to click on the link below the FCC reception data base will open in a new window on your computer. You will need to refer to the FCC page as we go through the process of selecting the TV antenna. I suggest that you minimize the FCC page by clicking on the (--) symbol in the upper right corner of the new FCC page window. By doing this it will put the FCC page into a tab and place it into the tray on your computer. To bring the FCC page back up click on the FCC Digital TV tab in the tray at the bottom or side of your computer screen. This will allow you to go back and forth between this digital TV antenna selector and the FCC page.

   The FCC reception data will provide many important details that you will need to know to select the proper digital TV antenna. When you click on the link below and go to the FCC page do the following. On the FCC page submit your complete address into the location box in the upper left corner of the page. A zip code will work but it won't be as accurate.  The map will pinpoint your location with a Red ballon and the available stations will appear on the left side of the screen.  

   Go to FCC DTV location maps now and when you have submitted your address and the data appears minimize the page by clicking on (--) in the upper right corner of the FCC page and return here to the digital TV antenna selector to begin the process of selecting the best digital TV antenna for your location.

    At this point you should have the FCC map page open and (--) minimized in the tray at the bottom of your computer screen. To retrieve information from the FCC site you can click on the tab to open it and then minimize (--) it to return here to the digital TV antenna selector.

   Let's begin selecting your digital TV antenna. On the FCC page you will find each station listed in order of signal strength that should be present at your location starting at the top with the strongest signals. This data takes into consideration several factors such as, distance to the TV transmitters, terrain (hills trees etc.), geographical elevation, transmitting power of the station and so on.

Note: TV Transmitter direction is displayed by clicking on the call sign of each station on the FCC maps page.

 >>>>>>>>>>4 signal ratings in all. 

     4 bars = STRONG Signal strength
  3 bars = Moderate Signal Strength    
  2 bars = Weak Signal Strength
    No bars = No Signal Expected Very Difficult.

Note: In some cases the stations listed under no signal can be received with the proper antenna at an adequate antenna elevation above ground.

   From the stations listed on the FCC page determine which (if not all) of the stations you want to receive. In many areas there may be duplicate network affiliate stations available. For an example there may be two ABC, CBS, etc... stations available in your area. You may also find that the stations in your area appear at various signal strength levels. When this happens always choose the digital TV antenna to accommodate the weakest signal that you want to receive.

   Bottom line, you decide what stations on the list you want to receive and consider the signal strength when making your choice below.

   Open the FCC window tab now and determine the signal strength of the stations you want to receive when you're finished minimize (--) the tab and return here to the digital TV antenna selector.  If you need to review the signal strength chart just open the FCC tab and minimize (--) it when your finished.

Winegard MS 2000/2002 Omni-Directional TV antenna  

• High performance reception without a rotor.
• TV signals are received from all directions, providing excellent reception in areas where stations are in different directions.
• A built-in signal amplifier, provides up to 9 times the received signal.
• Exclusive modern styling, blends well with homes.
• Permits simultaneous multiple set viewing of stations from any direction, ideal for homes with more than one TV
• A weather tight housing protects the antenna, amplifier and terminals.
• No exposed elements to be damaged by ice storms, high winds, etc...
• The reduced size and weight of the antenna makes installation a snap.
• Comes fully assembled and ready to install.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>Signal Rating Usage for the MS 2000 TV Antenna
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Strong>>..Moderate>>..Weak>>.No Signal

>>>>>>>>>>>>   GOOD       FAIR                 NO                   
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.......MS 2000 TV Signal Rating
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>100% satisfaction guaranteed or your money back

The MS 2000 is a great choice when the TV transmitters are in different directions. It performs great for stations listed as    and very well for stations listed . To receive   signals it is recommended that the antenna be installed outdoors at an elevation of at least 20 feet above ground with no immediate signal obstructions such as buildings or dense trees in the signal path to the transmitters.

Signal amplification requirements for the MS 2000

1. If the coax cable run from the antenna to the TV is 100 feet or less and a signal splitter will not be installed the built-in preamplifier is all that's needed.

2. If a 2 way signal splitter is installed and the coax cable run from the antenna to the furthest TV is 50 feet or less the built-in preamplifier is all that's needed. If the coax cable run from the antenna to the furthest TV is more then 50 feet install the HDA 100 distribution amplifier just before the 2 way signal splitter on the antenna side of the splitter.

3. If a 3, 4, 6, or 8 way signal splitter is installed and the coax cable run from the antenna to the furthest TV is 150 feet or less install the HDA 200 distribution amplifier just before the signal splitter on the antenna side of the splitter.

Details MS 2000 antenna                Buy the MS 2000

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Digital TV antenna Tid Bit. Signal amplification can significantly effect your final results. Proper signal amplification equals what is required to effectively deliver the signal from the antenna to each TV. Too little or too much amplification may result in poor end performance.

Note: Transmitter direction is displayed by clicking on the call sign of each station on the FCC maps page.

Denny's EZ HD TV antenna

• Best VHF UHF Digital Performance in it's class
• Compact Design Can't be Restricted by HOA's. or Condo Rules
• Easy to Install
• Lightweight Strong Construction
• Made in the USA

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Signal Rating Usage for the EZ HD TV Antenna
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.Strong>>..Moderate>....Weak>>>No Signal

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>            GOOD            FAIR         NO    
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.EZ HD TV Signal Rating
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>100% satisfaction guaranteed or your money back

 The EZ HD VHF UHF antenna is a great performer in a small package. It performs great for    and fair for
signals rated  To receive signal rated  the immediate path to the transmitters should be unobstructed and the antenna should be installed at least 30 feet above ground. If in doubt choose antenna #3, #4 or #5  when signal strengths are rated    

Signal amplification requirements for the EZ HD antenna

1A. If the coax cable run from the antenna to the TV is 50 feet or less and the TV signals are all rated  and a signal splitter is not in use signal amplification will likely not be required.
1B. To receive TV signals rated  along with install the AP 8700 preamplifier.

2A. If the coax cable run from the antenna to the TV is greater then 50 feet and or a 2 way signal splitter is in use install the AP 8700 preamplifier. 
2B. If any or all TV signals are rated install the AP 8780 preamplifier.

3A. If a 3, or 4 way signal splitter is in use install the AP 8700 preamplifier for signal rating  .
3B. If any or all TV signals are rated install the AP 8780 preamplifier.  

4. If a 6, or 8 way signal splitter is in use install the AP 8700 preamplifier and the HDA 200 distribution amplifier for either or both    signal ratings. Install the HDA 200 within a 100 foot coax cable run from the antenna before the signal splitter on the antenna side of the splitter.

   If the TV signals are rated  and the transmitters are located within 80 degrees of each other a rotor will likely not be necessary. If the transmitters are separated by more then 80 degree with a   TV signal rating of  a rotor to aim the antenna will likely be needed for best results.

   If the TV signal ratings are and the TV transmitters are within 50 degrees a rotor will likely not be needed. If the TV transmitters are separated by more then 50 degrees with a signal rating of a rotor to aim the antenna will likely be needed for best results.

Digital TV antenna Tid Bit. Attic mounted TV antennas or antennas mounted low to the ground will not perform as well as antennas mounted outdoors above the roof line. 

Note: Transmitter direction is displayed by clicking on the call sign of each station on the FCC maps page

Denny's HD Stacker TV Antenna
The best performing VHF/UHF TV Antenna on the market!

• Optimized for VHF UHF HDTV/digital TV reception.
• More powerful then antennas twice its size.
• Unique "Stacked" design offers increased signal capture area in a much shorter compact antenna.
• Great for attic installations.
• Tuned resonance screen reduces size and yet delivers more gain on all UHF channels.
• Stacked VHF elements are tuned to provide high VHF signal gain.
• Very low wind load and rugged design for years of use.
• Super strong, lightweight aluminum construction.
• New ultra efficient UHF director elements specifically design for digital signal frequencies provide more signal gather power per inch of antenna boom.

>>>>>Signal Rating Usage for the HD Stacker TV Antenna>>>>>.

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>>>>>                        GOOD                              FAIR    
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>>>>>>>>>>>>HD Stacker TV Signal  Rating
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>100% satisfaction guaranteed or your money back

   As I set out to design the Stacker my goal was to keep the antenna as small as possible and provide the performance equal to that of antennas twice its size. I'm proud and excited to say in side by side tests it did just that. It performed as well or better then all antennas tested even those twice its size. In the field and on the controlled test range the Stacker performed phenomenally well. 

Signal amplification requirements for the HD Stacker antenna

1A. If the coax cable run from the antenna to the TV is 50 feet or less and the TV signals are all rated     and a signal splitter is not in use signal amplification will likely not be required.
1B. To receive TV signals rated  install the AP 8700 preamplifier.

2A. If the coax cable run from the antenna to the TV is greater then 50 feet and or a 2 way signal splitter is in use install the AP 8700 preamplifier. 
2B. If many or all TV signals are rated  install the AP 8780 preamplifier.

3A. If a 3, or 4 way signal splitter is in use install the AP 8700 preamplifier for signal rating     .
3B. If any or all TV signals are rated  install the AP 8780 preamplifier.  

4A. If a 6, or 8 way signal splitter is in use install the AP 8700 preamplifier and the HDA 200 distribution amplifier for any combination of     signal ratings. Install the HDA 200 within a 100 foot coax cable run from the antenna before the signal splitter on the antenna side of the splitter.
4B. If there are  rated signals use the HDP 269 preamplifier instead of the AP 8700.

   If the TV signals are rated     and the transmitters are located within 80 degrees of each other a rotor will likely not be necessary. If the transmitters are separated by more then 80 degree with a TV signal rating of     a rotor to aim the antenna will likely be needed for best results.

   If the TV signal ratings are  and the TV transmitters are within 40 degrees a rotor will likely not be needed. If the TV transmitters are separated by more then 40 degrees with a signal rating of  a rotor to aim the antenna will likely be needed for best results.

Winegard HD 7082P TV Antenna

Antenna Type	Directional VHF/UHF/FM/digital/HD
Max. Length	110"
Max. Width	110"
Turning Radius	70.6"
Mast Pipe Size (Mast not included)	3/4" up to 1.7/8
Construction	Aluminum
Weight	12 lbs.
Down Lead Connection	75 ohm Coax Cable

   The 75 ohm down lead coupler simply snaps into place for fast, easy assembly; eliminates the need for matching transformers when using coax cable. Steel hardware is zinc plated for maximum corrosion resistance; flexible polyethylene boot covers protect connections from the weather.

   Engineered for extra strength, high-impact ABS girder design and support insulators.

   Platinum HD antennas deliver powerful VHF performance and offer additional 1 dB to 2 dB higher gain on VHF and UHF/HDTV, important for weak signal areas.

   Outstanding UHF/HDTV reception achieved by precise director spacing and highly efficient corner reflector

>>>>>>>Signal Rating Usage for the HD 7082P TV Antenna
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.....>>>>>.>>>>.....>>>>>...>>>>
>>>>>>>>Strong>>>..Moderate>>>Weak>>No Signal 

>>>>>                GOOD                FAIR       NO      
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>>>>>>>>>>>HD 7082P TV Signal  Rating
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>100% satisfaction guaranteed or your money back

The HD 7082P antenna is a great choice for signals rated   and a good choice for signals rated  To receive signals rated  it's recommended that the antenna be mounted outdoors.

Signal amplification requirements for the HD 7082P antenna

1A. If the coax cable run from the antenna to the TV is 50 feet or less and the TV signals are all rated     and a signal splitter is not in use signal amplification will likely not be required.
1B. To receive TV signals rated  install the AP 8700 preamplifier.

2A. If the coax cable run from the antenna to the TV is greater then 50 feet and or a 2 way signal splitter is in use install the AP 8700 preamplifier. 
2B. If any or all TV signals are rated install the AP 8780 preamplifier.

3A. If a 3, or 4 way signal splitter is in use install the AP 8700 preamplifier for signal
rating    .
3B. If any or all TV signals are rated  install the AP 8780 preamplifier.  

4. If a 6, or 8 way signal splitter is in use install the AP 8700 preamplifier and the HDA 200 distribution amplifier for any combination of     signal ratings. Install the HDA 200 within a 100 foot coax cable run from the antenna before the signal splitter on the antenna side of the splitter.

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Determine if antenna rotation is required at your location.

 

   Click on the FCC tab and open the FCC DTV page. Click on the call sign of each station that you want to receive. New information will appear below the call sign displaying the direction of the station transmitter from your location.

   If the TV signals are rated     and the transmitters are located within 80 degrees of each other a rotor will likely not be necessary. If the transmitters are separated by more then 80 degree with a TV signal rating of     a rotor to aim the antenna will likely be needed for best results.

   If the TV signal ratings are  and the TV transmitters are within 40 degrees a rotor will likely not be needed. If the TV transmitters are separated by more then 40 degrees with a signal rating of  a rotor to aim the antenna will likely be needed for best results.
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Price: $119.00 Free shipping

Winegard HD 7084P TV Antenna

   The 75 ohm down lead coupler simply snaps into place for fast, easy assembly; eliminates the need for matching transformers when using coax cable. Steel hardware is zinc plated for maximum corrosion resistance; flexible polyethylene boot covers protect connections from the weather.

   Engineered for extra strength, high-impact ABS girder design and support insulators.

   Platinum HD antennas deliver powerful VHF performance and offer additional 1 dB to 2 dB higher gain on VHF and UHF/HDTV, important for weak signal areas.

   Outstanding UHF/HDTV reception achieved by precise director spacing and highly efficient corner reflector

>>>>>>>Signal Rating Usage for the HD 7084P TV Antenna
.....>>>>>.>>>>.....>>>>>...>>>>
>>>>>>>Strong>>>..Moderate>>>Weak>>No Signal 

>>>>>                         GOOD                    FAIR    
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>>>>>>>>>>>HD 7084P TV Signal  Rating
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>100% satisfaction guaranteed or your money back

Signal amplification requirements for the HD 7084P antenna

1A. If the coax cable run from the antenna to the TV is 50 feet or less and the TV signals are all rated     and a signal splitter is not in use signal amplification will likely not be required.
1B. To receive TV signals rated  install the AP 8700 preamplifier.

2A. If the coax cable run from the antenna to the TV is greater then 50 feet and or a 2 way signal splitter is in use install the AP 8700 preamplifier. 
2B. If many or all TV signals are rated  install the AP 8780 preamplifier.

3A. If a 3, or 4 way signal splitter is in use install the AP 8700 preamplifier for signal rating     .
3B. If any or all TV signals are rated  install the AP 8780 preamplifier.  

4A. If a 6, or 8 way signal splitter is in use install the AP 8700 preamplifier and the HDA 200 distribution amplifier for any combination of   signal ratings. Install the HDA 200 within a 100 foot coax cable run from the antenna before the signal splitter on the antenna side of the splitter.
4B. If there are  rated signals use the HDP 269 preamplifier instead of the AP 8700.

   If the TV signals are rated     and the transmitters are located within 80 degrees of each other a rotor will likely not be necessary. If the transmitters are separated by more then 80 degree with a TV signal rating of     a rotor to aim the antenna will likely be needed for best results.

   If the TV signal ratings are  and the TV transmitters are within 40 degrees a rotor will likely not be needed. If the TV transmitters are separated by more then 40 degrees with a signal rating of  a rotor to aim the antenna will likely be needed for best results.

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