Rick,
Funny you should mention this! Really. I can only share what I now do
post-conversion. Yes, I now own 2 analog>digital boxes. They are the
DigitalStream DTX9950 models sold at the Shack. Basically, I think I am
still rcvn'g whatever comes into my Channel Master model 3010A antenna
that lives in the rafters of my garage. The signal (whatever it is) from
the 3010A goes to a Channel Master model 3044 ?something?. The 3044 is
1-in/4-out. The 4 OUT lines feed my home.
My 2 DigitalStream DTX9950's service my old analog VCR and my old 55in
Pioneer RPG. (It may finally die; if has a weak Convergence PWBA that
I've repaired twice now!)
The other 2 outputs of the 3044 service a stereo recvr in the garage,
and, a long run to a new ViewSonic 32in 720p HD panel in my bedroom.
But, I still believe that I am still pumping an analog TV signal around
the house. I do not have line-of-sight to any of the emitters I get
signal from; but I do know who/where they are. I think I just get a
spill-over signal across Missionary Ridge.......
So far, it all works for now.
I do not know what a DTV broadcast signal really looks like. From what
I SEE, it appears to still be an analog broadcast wave. Yes, I know that
this "wave" now has several sub-channels/carriers. I do not profess to
even recall the RADAR Tech theory I learned some 40yrs ago...... :)
My "digital" TVs get a good signal and do whatever internal conversion
they do. My older analog-only stuff gets good signals via their
dedicated D>A boxes.
I have thought about a new antenna, but ATM, this is back-burner project.
Hope this helps some...........
Best,
Duncan
Rick Glazier wrote:
Please notice Subject line change. TIA,
I've switched to all Digital TVs and/or converter boxes. (50-50).
No Analog TV will be used in analog mode in this topic/question.
I understand the difference. (NTSC is dead...)
Due to some DTV stations staying on VHF (instead of moving to
UHF) I can't use a new UHF(only) antenna I bought.
I would like to continue to use the rooftop antenna in my attic that
is very old but that has never been outside. VHF/UHF.
(Wood and asphalt shingle 45* pitched roof.)
Rumor had it that the FCC was letting 2 VHF stations increase
power which seemed to help, but it has faded again and I think I have
to find my own solution.
BTW, I'm only 10 miles from all transmitters mentioned in this message
and all are with-in 1* of each other. I ALSO have "line of sight" to them
from my roof top on a clear day/night.
(In other words, I don't think I should be as screwed as I think I am.)
To make things worse, I have aluminum siding which limits other
possibilities.
(I live in a Faraday shield.)
That was background, here is the question.
I have an old TV antenna system Broad Band Distribution Amplifier
from around 35 years ago that was never used. (It was a backup for
something in a different residential location for a failure that never
came.)
It has active amplification and 3 or 4 outputs.
I have not looked up what the waveform of the DTV signals look like.
Is it likely I can use this old (basically analog) amp to boost the "new"
signals from my old antenna. I would feed the output to ONLY Digital-ready
TVs (etc) of course.
What are the chances this might work as hoped?
TIA. Rick Glazier
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