Winegard HD 8200U High Defintion UHF VHF FM Antenna HD8200U

Description

Winegard HD-8200U High strength UHF/VHF/FM/HD as the HD8200U has some of the highest gain of any consumer grade antenna, perfect for long distance TV reception. Exceptional quality and a great antenna for long distance HDTV reception up to 100 miles away from the broadcast tower (MUST HAVE LINE OF SIGHT). Product arrives collapsed in long box, some assembly required. HD8200U delivers powerful VHF performance, and offers an additional 1 dB to 2 dB higher gain on VHF and UHF for greatly improved picture quality, especially important for weak signal areas. Outstanding UHF reception is achieved by precise director spacing and highly efficient corner reflectors. Antennas operating in the Purple and Pink Reception zones typically require a Pre-amplifier. When looking to capture signals from multiple locations at long distance, the use of a rotor my be required.

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Spec. Sheet

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Mast Not included

Steel hardware is zinc plated for maximum corrosion resistance.

Boom Length: 168.25 in.

Width: 110 in.

Height: 33 in.

Turning Radius: 101 in.

69 Active Elements, 34 VHF, and 35 UHF

Estimated range 100 miles VHF, 60 miles UHF

Includes hardware for mounting to a mast; antenna has a 75 ohm coax connection

Flexible polyethylene boot covers protect connections from the weather.

Engineered for extra strength with double boom braces, 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, important for weak signal areas.

Outstanding UHF reception acheived by precise director spacing and highly efficient corner reflectors.

Shipping Dimensions: 100x7x8

Average shipping fee is $19.95

The metallic silver elements with high-gloss finish give an esthetic look with practical weather protection. Mast clamps with four locking jaws. Fits 1" to 2" OD mast. Double boom on longer flat line models for extra strength and rigidity.
Tri-Linear directors with new plastic insulators are 50% stronger than before. New lock design on UHF director.
Four positive locks give maximum support and permanent alignment. High-impact girder design support insulators.

Truss-type phasing bars, top and bottom, with more conductive surface give maximum transfer of signal. The truss-Type "bridge" construction more than doubles the boom strength. The HD8200P has a compact weatherproof cartridge housing for downlead module with 75ohm coaxial connection. F-connector on PC board sealed with silicone. No separate matching transformer required.

Availability: Ships out in 2 -3 days!
Shipping: Can ship anywhere

Large Directional

There is no substitute of height, clear line-of-site and size does matter... The higher the frequency, the higher the loss... Amplifiers do not give you something that you didn't have already...

The first key to any reception is to get above obstructions that exist between you and your target, as radio frequency reception of any kind (satellite, microwave, Radio and TV) are for the most part "Line-of-Sight" dependant. The fact that some receptions occur without line of sight is due to phenomenon not applicable in this discussion. As you increase your target distance, you increase the territory you must account for in maintaining line-of-sight. What tall building and air traffic exist in this corridor, no one can account for. Aircraft are very good at messing up reception for a number of reasons, even when flying way above the path, again removed for clarity in this discussion. Height, is therefore key in optimizing your ability to capture the best line-of-sight possible to your target.

Large Directional Antennas are good for HD TV Reception up to 100 Miles with Pre-Amplifier usage…

For Long Range Directional TV reception, there are typically 3 major types used; Corner Reflector, Yagi and Bowtie, not in any particular order.

Some of these Antennas are of Large Profile and Typically have a Asthetically Distictive appearance which can be of Concern when dealing with Home-Owner and Condo Associations. Their Extremely Large size prohibits some of them from Attic installation. If You enjoy a rather Spacious Attic, some Considerations would be; to keep wiring and other metal obstructions away from the Frontal view of the Antenna as not to impede reception in that Direction, and that any Amplifier that you might be using to enhance reception and/or distribution to other TV sets in the house be colocated with the Antenna as to reduce loss of signal unnecessarily due to distance between the Antenna and Amplifier, as well as to offset any loss in Antenna Gain from Roofing Materials used in Construction.

Indoors or Out, I always try to Mount the Antenna in a Position and Fashion that will lend itself to a maximum Angular view of the Horizon so a sweep with the antenna can be performed through and Past the intended reception Direction(s). This will insure that you are centered on Target (finding the "Sweet-Spot" for them all), and that if there are other Broadcasts available to you that were unknown previously, you can amend/supplement your current Antenna installation to add these New Channels to your Stockpile.