Anybody eager to receive the free over-the-air (OTA) digital/HD TV indicators must be close enough to the broadcasting towers to receive them well. In doing so, that old VHF/UHF antenna left standing high on the roof, next to the chimney, or within the attic works for receiving these signals.

Another essential factor to look out for is strong indicators from FM and TELEVISION stations. This is among the commonest causes of poor reception on HDTV. An FM trap or FM filter then becomes essential. The factor to remember is that the antenna will catch indicators from all types of stations and herald the entire broadcast spectrum. This can overload the receiver of the HDTV. Too many alerts or too excessive a signal is just as unhealthy as too low a signal.

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