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DTV is no different.
- In the US, DTV uses the 8-VSB Standard, which is more susceptible to reflected (multipath or ghost) signals than the COFDM standard used in many other parts of the world. If you see ghosting on analog reception, it is possible that DTV reception will be impossible in both standards, but especially so with 8vsb. When looking for an antenna to receive 8vsb, give special consideration to rejection of signals off from the main direction. Try to get polar charts of the antennas you are considering purchasing. Look at how well the aerial will reject signals from the side. No big deal, though. Excellent analog and reliable DTV call for large, outdoor antennas, and where transmitters are in different directions, add an antenna rotator to your purchase list.
- In the US both VHF and UHF are used for DTV broadcasts. Check your area for specific information.
- In Anchorage, present plans call for all UHF in channels 18-32. KYES has long planned a channel 6, although that is on hold.
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