andy.s.lee
9-Dec-2009, 7:55 AM
Welcome to our site!
We offer several resources here relating to over-the-air (OTA) broadcast services (TV, FM, and others). We have a variety of online tools, downloadable content, reference information, and discussion forums to help users learn, understand, and make informed decisions about the OTA services available to them. Here's a quick summary of some of the resources you can find here:
Signal Analysis Tool
Lets you enter a location by address or by coordinate
Lets you specify the height of an antenna above ground
Runs 3D propagation models for the exact location and height
Generates a "radar plot" report that summarizes the signal strength and direction of all the channels in the area
http://www.tvfool.com/images/stories/radar_thumb.jpg
Quick links: Try it here (TV Fool) (http://www.tvfool.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13), or here (FM Fool) (http://www.fmfool.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13), or see our tutorial in Getting Started (http://forum.tvfool.com/showpost.php?p=3).
Online Interactive Maps
Lets you enter a location by address or by coordinate
Displays your location on an interactive map in your web browser
Runs 3D propagation models for the exact location and height
Lists the signal strengths of all the channels in the area
Displays lines to each transmitter to help visually aim antennas
Displays coverage overlays of any transmitters in the list
Lets you dynamically change your location (drag the marker) or antenna height (lets you fix inaccurate address lookup results)
Channel lists, signal strengths, and directions are automatically updated instantly (lets you play what-if games very easily)
http://www.tvfool.com/images/stories/interactive_thumb.jpg
Quick links: Try it here (http://www.tvfool.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=66), or see our tutorial in Getting Started (http://forum.tvfool.com/showpost.php?p=6).
Google Earth Coverage Maps
Downloadable coverage overlays for use with Google Earth on your own computer
Lets you "see" how each transmitter lights-up (or gets blocked by) the terrain in an interactive 3D environment
Great visual way to identify terrain obstacles that might be affecting you
http://www.tvfool.com/images/stories/coverage_maps/ge_map_view.jpg
Quick links: Download the files from here (http://www.tvfool.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15), or see our tutorial in Getting Started (http://forum.tvfool.com/showpost.php?p=7).
Complete Google Earth Transmitter Icon Collection
Downloadable Google Earth file containing icons for all the transmitters in our databases
Each clickable icon pops up a balloon with quick stats about the transmitter like its power, height, network affiliation, etc.
Great visual way to identify nearby transmitters
http://www.tvfool.com/images/stories/Mt_Wilson_mini.jpg
Quick links: Download the files from here (TV Fool) (http://www.tvfool.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16), or here (FM Fool) (http://www.fmfool.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16), or see our tutorial in Getting Started (http://forum.tvfool.com/showpost.php?p=9).
Callsign Lookup
Quick way to look up a transmitter by its callsign
Displays a coverage overlay for the requested transmitter
Provides quick stats about the transmitter like its channel, power, network affiliation, coordinates, etc.
http://www.tvfool.com/images/stories/WGN_Screen_Shot_mini.jpg
Quick links: Try it here (http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=80), or see our tutorial in Getting Started (http://forum.tvfool.com/showpost.php?p=10).
Discussion Forum
A place to ask questions, get advice, share experiences, and more
Learn about current and future technologies related to broadcast services
Send feedback, submit database updates, and stay informed about the latest developments at this site.
Do your part to contribute to this free, community driven web site
http://forum.tvfool.com/images/misc/forum_thumb.gif
Quick links: Explore topics starting here (http://forum.tvfool.com/), or see our tutorial in Getting Started (http://forum.tvfool.com/showpost.php?p=11).
We offer several resources here relating to over-the-air (OTA) broadcast services (TV, FM, and others). We have a variety of online tools, downloadable content, reference information, and discussion forums to help users learn, understand, and make informed decisions about the OTA services available to them. Here's a quick summary of some of the resources you can find here:
Signal Analysis Tool
Lets you enter a location by address or by coordinate
Lets you specify the height of an antenna above ground
Runs 3D propagation models for the exact location and height
Generates a "radar plot" report that summarizes the signal strength and direction of all the channels in the area
http://www.tvfool.com/images/stories/radar_thumb.jpg
Quick links: Try it here (TV Fool) (http://www.tvfool.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13), or here (FM Fool) (http://www.fmfool.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13), or see our tutorial in Getting Started (http://forum.tvfool.com/showpost.php?p=3).
Online Interactive Maps
Lets you enter a location by address or by coordinate
Displays your location on an interactive map in your web browser
Runs 3D propagation models for the exact location and height
Lists the signal strengths of all the channels in the area
Displays lines to each transmitter to help visually aim antennas
Displays coverage overlays of any transmitters in the list
Lets you dynamically change your location (drag the marker) or antenna height (lets you fix inaccurate address lookup results)
Channel lists, signal strengths, and directions are automatically updated instantly (lets you play what-if games very easily)
http://www.tvfool.com/images/stories/interactive_thumb.jpg
Quick links: Try it here (http://www.tvfool.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=66), or see our tutorial in Getting Started (http://forum.tvfool.com/showpost.php?p=6).
Google Earth Coverage Maps
Downloadable coverage overlays for use with Google Earth on your own computer
Lets you "see" how each transmitter lights-up (or gets blocked by) the terrain in an interactive 3D environment
Great visual way to identify terrain obstacles that might be affecting you
http://www.tvfool.com/images/stories/coverage_maps/ge_map_view.jpg
Quick links: Download the files from here (http://www.tvfool.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15), or see our tutorial in Getting Started (http://forum.tvfool.com/showpost.php?p=7).
Complete Google Earth Transmitter Icon Collection
Downloadable Google Earth file containing icons for all the transmitters in our databases
Each clickable icon pops up a balloon with quick stats about the transmitter like its power, height, network affiliation, etc.
Great visual way to identify nearby transmitters
http://www.tvfool.com/images/stories/Mt_Wilson_mini.jpg
Quick links: Download the files from here (TV Fool) (http://www.tvfool.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16), or here (FM Fool) (http://www.fmfool.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16), or see our tutorial in Getting Started (http://forum.tvfool.com/showpost.php?p=9).
Callsign Lookup
Quick way to look up a transmitter by its callsign
Displays a coverage overlay for the requested transmitter
Provides quick stats about the transmitter like its channel, power, network affiliation, coordinates, etc.
http://www.tvfool.com/images/stories/WGN_Screen_Shot_mini.jpg
Quick links: Try it here (http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=80), or see our tutorial in Getting Started (http://forum.tvfool.com/showpost.php?p=10).
Discussion Forum
A place to ask questions, get advice, share experiences, and more
Learn about current and future technologies related to broadcast services
Send feedback, submit database updates, and stay informed about the latest developments at this site.
Do your part to contribute to this free, community driven web site
http://forum.tvfool.com/images/misc/forum_thumb.gif
Quick links: Explore topics starting here (http://forum.tvfool.com/), or see our tutorial in Getting Started (http://forum.tvfool.com/showpost.php?p=11).