Antennas

With the digital transition, Eight switched from UHF frequency to a VHF frequency. If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, please check to see if it is UHF only or UHF/VHF and that is oriented properly. Some of the “digital” antennas are only UHF antennas.

For “rabbit ears” type antennas, both antennas should be extended all the way. Also, the antenna should be pointed at South Mountain ― the two “rabbit ears” should be extended in a “V” shape, with the area inside the “V” perpendicular to the television transmitters on South Mountain. For example, a viewer in Mesa would have one antenna towards the North and one South. Viewers in north Phoenix would have one antenna to the West and one to the East.

Amplified antennas can also cause complications, especially for viewers residing close to South Mountain (within approximately 20 miles). A simple “rabbit ears” type of antenna can usually solve the problem.

Find out which antenna is right for your needs.

Eight's Consumer Guidelines for Digital TV Viewers using Antenna

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DTV Answers - Choosing an Antenna

Antenna Web - How to Maximize your Television Reception

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