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What are the benefits of having a digital antenna?
There are several advantages to having a digital antenna versus a dish antenna etc. With a digital antenna you don't have to worry about you signal fading in and out when you experience bad weather. Its a constant feed through a cable instead of rays bouncing from one satellite to the next.
Is there anywhere people can go to view weather via satellite?
The weather via satellite is available from the National Weather Service and Local Weather Channels. Weather patterns can also be viewed on these channels.
What is DTV?
DTV stands for Digital Television.It is a new standard for high-definition television broadcasts.Additional InformationCurrently TV stations are broadcasting in ANALOG and DIGITAL. Analog signals are waves (like radio waves), so broadcasters can only transmit one station on one wave (the old channel dial basically changed the frequency so you could see different channels).Digital broadcasted signals are much more efficient. You can send a digital signal that contains multiple channels. A converter box, either separate or built into the TV, reads the digital signal and separates it into many channels. The picture is a better quality because more information can be stored on the digital signal. Analog waves are often interrupted by weather, buildings etc.On February 17, 2009 all broadcasters, by law, must stop transmitting in analog and go fully digital. This means that if you have a TV with an antenna on the roof, or rabbit ears, you won't be able to receive a signal. To avoid throwing out your TV you'll need a converter box (the government is willing to pay for it by way of a 100% rebate)
Is a special antenna required for digital TV?
No. In fact, there really is no such thing as a "digital" antenna. Companies that make TV antennas put things like "HD ready" or "Digital TV ready" as a marketing scheme to get consumers to upgrade or replace their existing TV antennas. The truth is this: There is no difference between antennas used for analog TV and antennas used for digital TV. Digital TV channels operate on the same frequencies as analog TV channels. Digital TV just uses less bandwidth due to the ability to compress the signal. You may find that you do need a better antenna, however, if you watch any stations with a weak signal. This is because a poor digital signal causes the picture and sound to break up. It is much more frustrating to watch TV with "broken up" digital video and audio than an analog signal with "snowy" video and audio.
How many weather channels are there in the whole world?
There is no exact number of weather channels worldwide as it varies by region and platform. However, many countries have at least one dedicated weather channel or service providing weather forecasts and updates.
Why do your satellite channels in and out?
The weather seems to be a big factor. If it is rainy or windy, your satellite channels may go in and out.
Are broadcast digital TV signals affected by weather conditions?
Hello - from all my research it is clear that even digital signals can be degraded by weather conditions. Contrary to statements that claim 'you either get a digital signal or not', you can receive digital signals that have been weakened by weather conditions. I live in Ohio, and am fortunate to be able to use a plain 'bowtie' indoor antenna (no amplifier either) with my TV, and generally get excellent reception. However, when the weather includes heavy rain and especially high winds, my digital reception can randomly blank out, or the picture freezes, or shows random frozen pixels, or loses audio. Considering the high cost and very poor customer service of my local cable provider, I am more than happy to put up with my free, if occasionally less than perfect, digital reception. If you online search "weather conditions and digital TV reception", you can read supporting information. Cheers.
What is radar system?
Radar systems usually use wavelengths and are associated with digital signal processing. They consist of a transmitter, antenna receiver, switch, data recorder, processor, and display. Radar systems are used to track things including weather.
What do weather forecasts depend on to find out what the weather is going to be?
In the UK, the weather channels and organisations tend to forecast via the MET office.
What channel is weather channel on dish network?
The Weather Channel is on channels 214, 9438, 4214, 4929, 5047, 5367, 5509, or 5537. The programming package you have and the satellites you are pointed at dictate which channels you receive.
How many channels do icom marine radios have?
The Icom ICM88 Model has 22 LMR channels plus 10 weather channels. Other models typically have four channels. Each model's specifications are listed on their website, www.icomamerica.com.
What channel is the wheather?
Weather forecasts are typically available on local news channels, such as Fox, NBC, or ABC, under their own dedicated segments. You can also check dedicated weather channels like The Weather Channel. Online weather websites or apps like Weather.com or Accuweather are reliable sources for weather updates as well.
