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3 Star 4222 2-Bay Multi-Bow HDTV UHF Compact Antenna |
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3S 4222 UHF 2 Bay Bowtie antenna is compact, light weight and optimized to receive HDTV signals. If You're familiar with the Channel Master CM 4220, be prepared for a Higher Quality, High Gain, Ease of Installation Antenna that brings Bowtie into the 21st Century.
Polished and Machined Aluminum gives this Antenna an asthetically pleasing look. Riveted Construction combined with Steel Hardware and Wing-nut Assembly with Plenty of finger room means Installation couldn't be easier. I've installed many Antennae in my day, and I always felt like I needed a third hand. But not with this antenna; it's Ultra-light, no dropping of nuts (rubber stop grommets reduce that likelyhood) and I practically mounted it with one hand! (Thank the Installation Gods for Huge real metal wingnuts) Plenty of Space behind the antenna for access to the mounting hardware eliminated cuts from trying to wedge my hand in tight spaces while Mounting and Aiming the Antenna. Which, as you know, is one of the many draw-backs of installing some of the older style mesh screen antennas like the 4220 and copies now being sold by Aska and on eBay for the same or more money than this one costs!
If You have a good clean and unobstructed view of the TV Transmitters from the Installation Location of this Antenna, You can receive crystal clear, native, uncompressed HDTV UHF signals up to 30 miles away from the broadcast tower. And it's got a 32 degree Beamwidth to boot! As Terrestrial Digital / HDTV broadcasts become more prominent, UHF antennas will play a larger role because the majority of the HDTV/Digital channel allocations will be in the UHF frequency band. Operation in the Red and Blue Reception zones may require use of a Pre-amplifier.
Compare to Eagle Aspen DTV2BUHF 2-Bay UHF Antenna!
Mast not included
Receives all UHF channels (14-69)
Reception:
UHF-Up to 30 Miles
32 Degree Beamwidth
2 Bay Bow Tie Design
Riveted/Bolted Construction
Aluminum Dipoles
Machined Rod Screen
Balun Pre-Mounted
Unique & Easy Mount
Matching Transformer
Easy Assembly Installation
Shipping Dimensions 22x17x4
Average shipping fee is $7.95
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. 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!
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Satellite Splitters Typically Pass from 950 to 2050 or 2150 MHz. and are used between the LNB (LNBF) and the Input of the Satellite Receivers. In this manner a Satellite Signal Feed from the Dish can be "Split" to feed multiple Receiver Units. Low Voltage is Present in this link between the LNB and Receiver and should be maintained and respected. With a 2 Receiver Setup, Voltage to the LNB typically would only be required from one or either of the Receivers. Some Splitters (HOLLAND) have diodes that eliminate the back-feeding of voltage back and forth between the Receivers, otherwise you may have to disable the Voltage eminating out through the "Input" port of one of the Receivers (this function is usually switchable for this purpose). With Multiple Receiver feeds in a "Head-End" scenario where receivers are dedicated to specific channels for mixing and carriage onto a Cable TV or Satellite Master Antenna System, the question of feeding Voltage back to the LNB is addressed with a separate power inserter for this purpose.
If you have Off-Air Antenna TV Signals mixed with the Satellite Signals, you will need "Wideband" Splitters that have a minmum start frequency of 50 MHz and again, pass up to 2050 or 2150 MHz. (depending on Service). Those Splitters that have a Start Frequency of below 40 MHz are used for carriage of both Satellite and Cable TV with Return Band two way services like Hi-Speed Internet Broadband Modems and Set Top Pay-per ViewTV Converters.
Conversely, regular Cable TV Antenna Signal Splitters have a start Frequency of 5, 40 or 50 MHz. and a Stop Frequency of 900 or 1000 MHz. (1 GHz.) You could utilize any of those Splitters for distribution use of the Output Signals of the Satellite Receivers to other TV Sets.
These 3-Way Satellite Splitters are typically the Part you would use to take One (1) LNB(F) Feed and "Split" it into Three (3) in order to present Signal to 3 Independant Receivers. Please be Sure to Select the Appropriate Device not just By Manufacturer and Price. But Rather, Consider the Specifics of Bandwidth, Packaging (Indoor vs. Outdoor), Insertion Loss, Powering Requirements Up/Down-Stream and the Overall Needs of the Final System You Wish to Create.
When Splitting the High Frequencies of Satellite TV Services to feed multiple Receivers, the Loss associated with the splitter may need to be compensated for with the use of an In-Line Satellite Drop Amplifier specific to this purpose and Frequency Range. Consider the need and review the "Satellite TV Amplifier" section for selection.
When Supplementing your Satellite TV Antenna Installation with additional Components, consider Grounding. Dual F Port Grounding Blocks specific for Grounding un-wanted Electrical Surges and Strikes away from the LNB(F), Satellite TV Receiver and TV Set(s) are available. See the "Drop Ground Blocks" Category. Consult your Local Building Code and NEC for guidance to Properly Grounding your HD TV Antenna, Satellite TV, Cable TV, WI-FI, Wireless Internet, Business Band, CB or Amateur Radio Antenna Installation.
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