Last Update: September 25th, 2009

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digicomparison

Ensemble Label
EId
3
Stereo
conditional access   3
Stereo
4
Joint
Stereo
3
Joint
St. LSF
3
Mono
3
Mono
LSF
3
Dual
Channel
3
Packet
Data
3
Stream
Data
3
Stereo
AAC
+
3
Mono
AAC
+
IVTII


 
   
DAB thumbnail   DAB
("original flavour")
DAB+ thumbnail   DAB+
RNT thumbnail   DMB Radio
Radio Numérique Terrestre (RNT)

Band III thumbnail   Band III
Lband thumbnail   L-band

DMB-TH thumbnail   DMB-TH
IBOC thumbnail   IBOC
ISDB thumbnail   ISDB-T

The laws of physics!

image of antenna

The laws of physics don't change just because it's "digital". Whether you're receiving HD Radio or ATSC, indoors or outdoors, the only way to ensure good reliable reception is to feed your receiver with a good signal. If you're using a small portable receiver with a telescopic antenna, then your options are limited. You'll need to find the position in your home that produces the strongest signal. Your home is a breeding ground for clicks and splats. Most refrigerators, freezers, airconditioning units, water heaters, washing machines, etc. can produce substantial amounts of radio interference as they switch themselves on an off. But if you have a receiver with a socket for an antenna, then resist the temptation to connect it to a wire coat hanger and get yourself a good outdoor antenna. Not only will you find a stronger signal up there, but it will be further away from the sources of all those nasty "splats".
 
Antennae for HD Radio




advice thumbnail Since there is no such thing as a digital aerial, the antennae listed on this page will work equally well for analogue... obviously.


Channel Master
Over 60 years young, and practically an American institution, Channel Master's range includes some pretty hefty constructions designed to do three jobs at once... pull in VHF TV, FM (and HD) radio, and UHF TV.

Website: www.channelmaster.com

CM-3016 "Advantage"
IBOC thumbnail  ATSC thumbnail
Sponsored links to sellers...
image of receiver TV (Channels 2 thru' 69) and FM (inc HD Radio)
Wider than it is long, this antenna measures 66 x 83.6 x 22 inches
United States sponsored link
   

CM-3018 "Advantage"
IBOC thumbnail  ATSC thumbnail
Sponsored links to sellers...
image of receiver TV (Channels 2 thru' 69) and FM (inc HD Radio)
Longer than it is wide, this antenna measures 113.25 x 95 x 22 inches
United States sponsored link
   

CM-3020 "Advantage"
IBOC thumbnail  ATSC thumbnail
Sponsored links to sellers...
image of receiver TV (Channels 2 thru' 69) and FM (inc HD Radio)
Longer than it is wide, this antenna measures 152.25 x 95 x 22 inches
United States  
   

CM-3671 "Ultra-Hi Crossfire"
IBOC thumbnail  ATSC thumbnail
Sponsored links to sellers...
image of receiver TV (Channels 2 thru' 69) and FM (inc HD Radio)
This massive antenna is 173 inches long!
United States sponsored link
   

CM-3679 "Ultra-Hi Crossfire"
IBOC thumbnail  ATSC thumbnail
Sponsored links to sellers...
image of receiver TV (Channels 2 thru' 69) and FM (inc HD Radio)
Shorter than its bigger brother, this massive antenna still measures in at 122 inches long!
United States sponsored link
   


RCA
A venerable American name dating from 1919, but who "owns RCA" today depends on the product line, for RCA is now a brand. For example, for music on CD, "RCA" is owned by BMG. In the context of radio and television antennae, the RCA name is owned by Audiovox Corporation.

Website: www.rcaaccessories.com/rcaaccessories/

RCA ANT3020X
IBOC thumbnail  ATSC thumbnail
Sponsored links to sellers...
image of receiver TV (Channels 2 thru' 69) and FM (inc HD Radio)
66 inches long

Download the installation manual from the Audiovox website.
United States sponsored link
   

RCA ANT3036W
IBOC thumbnail  ATSC thumbnail
Sponsored links to sellers...
image of receiver TV (Channels 2 thru' 69) and FM (inc HD Radio)
110 inches long

The difference between the ANT3036W and the similar ANT3036X below is that this antenna comes designed for fixed roof mounting while the ANT3036X is designed for fixed wall mounting.

Download the installation manual from the Audiovox website.
United States sponsored link
   

RCA ANT3036X
IBOC thumbnail  ATSC thumbnail
Sponsored links to sellers...
image of receiver TV (Channels 2 thru' 69) and FM (inc HD Radio)
110 inches long

The difference between the ANT3036X and the similar ANT3036W above is that this antenna comes designed for fixed wall mounting while the ANT3036W is designed for fixed roof mounting.

Download the installation manual from the Audiovox website.
United States sponsored link
   


Winegard
Founded in 1954 and based in Burlington, Indiana, Winegard manufactures all kinds of reception products including antennae and pre-amplifiers.

Website: www.winegard.com

Winegard HD6010 omni
IBOC thumbnail
Sponsored links to sellers...
image of receiver United States sponsored link
   

Winegard HD6000 4-element
IBOC thumbnail
Sponsored links to sellers...
image of receiver United States sponsored link
   

Winegard HD6055 8-element
IBOC thumbnail
Sponsored links to sellers...
image of receiver United States sponsored link
   



I'd be grateful to receive information about other antennae.


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