Indoor antenna
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An indoor antenna is a type of radio or TV antenna placed indoors, as opposed to being mounted on the roof. They are usually considered a simple and cheap solution to receive transmissions. An indoor antenna is prone to picking up electrical noise, but digital broadcasts are resistant to this noise.
Description
[edit]An indoor antenna is a type of radio or TV antenna placed indoors, as opposed to being mounted on the roof.
Use
[edit]Indoor antennas are a common solution for cord cutting, with a variety of commercial options.[1] They are usually considered a simple and cheap solution that may work well when the receiver is relatively near to the broadcasting transmitter and the building walls do not shield the radio waves too much.[citation needed]
Being close to other electric or electronic equipment in the building, an indoor antenna is prone to picking up more electrical noise that may interfere with a clear (analog) reception.[2] Used for digital broadcast, the noise is less of a factor than analog broadcast, which recently makes this type of antenna a more popular solution.[citation needed]
Indoor antennas are used for radio reception, particularly the folded dipole constructed from twin-lead,[3] which can be nailed to a skirting board.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "What Is the Best DTV Antenna?". Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-03-31.
- ^ "How to Set Up Your Indoor TV Antenna for the Best Reception". The New York Times. 26 April 2021. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
- ^ Carr, Joseph; Carr, Joe (11 September 2001). Antenna Toolkit. Elsevier. ISBN 9780080493886.
External links
[edit]- "EV's Best Top Rated HDTV Indoor Antenna Review Test Round-Up Guide". Archived from the original on 2011-06-09.
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