Antenna tests conducted on June 15, 2017.
Objective: Compare performance of selected VHF antennas while receiving DFW TV channels.
Antennas:
1. Terk HDTVi (as reference)
2. Antennas Direct DB8e
2. Channel Master 4228HD
Terk HDTVi antenna measured as reference (
see previous posts).
Both Antennas Direct DB8e and Channel Master 4228HD are panel type antennas, also known as 8-bay antennas.
Main differences between the two panel antennas are feed system design and reflector backplane.
Images of antennas shown below:
Antennas Direct DB8e
Channel Master 4228HD (below)
Test Location:
Garland, TX, ~30 miles line-of-sight to DFW stations.
Test location TVfool info posted earlier:
Compare Preamplifiers - Test Procedure & Configuration
Test Equipment and Test Procedure:
For details of test equipment & procedure, see previous similar tests:
Compare Received Signal Strength of 5 UHF Antennas
Compare: Antennas Direct C5 & Televes Yagi B-III
Credit:
Thanks to forum members ADtech and re_nelson for providing the Antennas Direct DB8e antenna.
(To be continued)
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