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Below is some helpful information related to antennas for improved reception, by geographical areas.
Color Zone Antenna
Type Yellow Small Omni/Multi-directional antenna is required in a yellow zone. Yellow zone is where the reception conditions are the best and the signal level is very high. Typically, the yellow color code area is very close to the transmitting tower. Although the color coding is used to classify outdoor antennas only, if you are in the yellow area there is a good chance that an indoor HDTV antenna (and even better an amplified indoor antenna) will work very well. If you have one, give it a try.
Green Medium Omni/Multi-directional antenna is required in a green zone. In a green color code area the signal is slightly weaker and a bit larger antenna is required. The signal in a green area may be strong enough to try an amplified indoor HD antenna if you have one. Remember, however, that with an indoor antenna nothing is guaranteed. Only outdoor antennas can be certified for any particular color area.
Light Green Amplified and rooftop mounted Large Omni/Multi-directional or Small Directional antennas are needed in a light green zone. These antennas are capable of receiving weaker HDTV signals when no significant multi-path (ghost) conditions exist, i.e no reflective structures nearby.
Red In vicinity of the reflective structures, Medium Directional antenna type is the best for red, light green, green and yellow color zones. Having a reasonable size yet good ghost reduction, this antenna is claimed to be the most popular rooftop antenna.
Blue Medium Directional with pre-amplifier or Large Directional can be used in blue areas where the HDTV signal is weak or ghost producing structures are around. High rooftop installation is necessary. Violet Large Directional antenna with a pre-amplifier and high rooftop installation can be used in a violet zone. Professional installation recommended. Running cables should be as short as possible.
Pink Large Directional antenna with an even more powerful pre-amplifier and even higher rooftop installation. Professional installation recommended. Running cables should be as short as possible.
DCS hopes that you will find the information informative and helpful. We welcome the opportunity to offer our service to those seeking help in connecting their equipment. DCS is a full service contractor specializing in the integration of home electronics.
To learn more about DCS full range of service go to www.TechnologiesByDCS.com
ABC Warehouse
244 W. Maple
Troy, MI 48084
Below is some helpful information related to antennas for improved reception, by geographical areas.
Color Zone Antenna
Type Yellow Small Omni/Multi-directional antenna is required in a yellow zone. Yellow zone is where the reception conditions are the best and the signal level is very high. Typically, the yellow color code area is very close to the transmitting tower. Although the color coding is used to classify outdoor antennas only, if you are in the yellow area there is a good chance that an indoor HDTV antenna (and even better an amplified indoor antenna) will work very well. If you have one, give it a try.
Green Medium Omni/Multi-directional antenna is required in a green zone. In a green color code area the signal is slightly weaker and a bit larger antenna is required. The signal in a green area may be strong enough to try an amplified indoor HD antenna if you have one. Remember, however, that with an indoor antenna nothing is guaranteed. Only outdoor antennas can be certified for any particular color area.
Light Green Amplified and rooftop mounted Large Omni/Multi-directional or Small Directional antennas are needed in a light green zone. These antennas are capable of receiving weaker HDTV signals when no significant multi-path (ghost) conditions exist, i.e no reflective structures nearby.
Red In vicinity of the reflective structures, Medium Directional antenna type is the best for red, light green, green and yellow color zones. Having a reasonable size yet good ghost reduction, this antenna is claimed to be the most popular rooftop antenna.
Blue Medium Directional with pre-amplifier or Large Directional can be used in blue areas where the HDTV signal is weak or ghost producing structures are around. High rooftop installation is necessary. Violet Large Directional antenna with a pre-amplifier and high rooftop installation can be used in a violet zone. Professional installation recommended. Running cables should be as short as possible.
Pink Large Directional antenna with an even more powerful pre-amplifier and even higher rooftop installation. Professional installation recommended. Running cables should be as short as possible.
DCS hopes that you will find the information informative and helpful. We welcome the opportunity to offer our service to those seeking help in connecting their equipment. DCS is a full service contractor specializing in the integration of home electronics.
To learn more about DCS full range of service go to www.TechnologiesByDCS.com
Products & Resources to prepare for the Transition
There are a number of sites and blogs that help to educate home owners and businesses about the “Digital TV Transition”.
YouTube.com videos offer information regarding the transition and it's benefits.
We feel that many of the explanations that are being offered by others may be over simplified and/or position you to purchase equipment that you may not need.
The goal of our site is to help explain the transition and offer our services to help you facilitate this change. Click here to learn how we can help you!
YouTube.com videos offer information regarding the transition and it's benefits.
We feel that many of the explanations that are being offered by others may be over simplified and/or position you to purchase equipment that you may not need.
The goal of our site is to help explain the transition and offer our services to help you facilitate this change. Click here to learn how we can help you!
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