Height Control & TV Antennas

[freewill2008]

When I tested our new Mini-Mate some digital stations came in great regardless
of rotor position. On weak stations there was no doubt where to set the rotor -
in the wrong position there was no picture!

Directional rotating antennas are more sensitive than omnidirectional models.
When parked near strong TV signals there may be no need to bother with the
rotor, but when signal strength is marginal the rotor is your friend.

Bob Griesel '84 FC31 WLII WA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "nytexcel" wrote:
>
> I'm confused by all the rotating, directional antennas, still on rv's
> (like mine that is original and still works perfectly), now that we have
> digital tv. What is the advantage of a directional antenna if you don't
> know which way to direct it? Since it does not have a signal strength
> meter (nor have I ever seen such an accessory), I cannot tell when to
> let go of the rotating button. Digital tv is not like analog, where the
> picture gets a little better while you rotate the ant. There is a delay
> in locking in on the station that makes trying to effectively use the
> rotor useless. My tower works fine, and so does my antenna, however I
> plan to replace my antenna with an omni-directional one, for fear that
> I'm missing some stations in certain circumstances due to the
> directionality of the antenna.
>
>
> Fred
>
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