Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/02/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The change to digital over-the-air broadcasting was the kiss of death for this relic from the past. I just haven't had the time or energy to take it down. http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Relic.jpg.html Comments and critiques welcomed. Jim Nichols - - - - - Jim, It's a nice photo - but the antenna is still useful. I have one exactly like it in my attic, pointed at the NYC TV and FM stations about 70 miles away. The front part of the antenna is a UHF array which should pick up the digital broadcasts. The longer elements will work on FM broadcasts. You need a converter box which will enable your newfangled digital TV to work with over the air signals. These were sold for 20 or 30 bucks a couple of years ago with a rebate from the government that reduced the price to almost nothing. You probably can pick one up at Goodwill really cheap. In my area I can get 4 or 5 over the air local TV stations, each of which broadcasts several channels. We also have cable but it's convenient to have an antenna in reserve. Admittedly the reception suffers in the rain and is a bit noisy because of the weak signal, but no worse than a Leica at a high ISO. Larry Z