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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.
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What advantage do digital television signals provide over analog signals?
Digital signals produce a higher quality picture and many programs can be broadcast on a single digital channel, whereas only one program can be broadcast on an analog channel
What is the difference between broadcast and point to point?
Broadcast means you sent digital signals to any device connected to a network. Point to point means you send digital signals from a specific point to a specific point (identified by IP address or MAC address).
What uses a digital signal?
Many television stations have been using digital signals for at least 30 years. They turned them into analog signals at the antenna for broadcast. Now they are simply leaving them in their original form.
How are digital signals in radio broadcast converted to analog signals inside digital transmission equipment before sending the signals to the antenna for transmission?
The digital signals is not converted BACK to analog! it is transmitted in digital form and the receiver is converting it back to analog to drive the speakers. The signal from the microphone is converted from analog to digital with an A/D converter chip, digital signals consist of pulses of different lengths that is switching the transmitter on and off in about the same way as the old Morse code transmissions but at a much higher rate (millions of times higher)
What is the meaning of converting a digital signal to an analog signal?
Digital is an upgraded audio and visual signal. There will be a transition in the United States on February 17, 2009, where all broadcast analog signals will be converted to digital signal.
Can microwave signals be affected by adverse weather?
Yes, microwave signals can be affected by adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, fog, and heavy clouds. These weather conditions can cause the signals to weaken or scatter, leading to disruptions in communication or decreased signal strength.
What is the new IBOC broadcast system?
The IBOC Broadcast System stands for the In-band on-channel system. In-band on-channel incorporates both digital and analog radio signals which transmit together on the same frequency.
Does Canadian tv broadcast in analog or digital?
As of 2011, Canada transitioned to digital television broadcasting, and all major TV stations now broadcast in digital format. Analog signals were phased out to improve the quality of broadcasts and to free up spectrum for other uses. Viewers now primarily receive television through digital antennas, cable, or satellite services.
What are the values that digital signals have?
digital signals have two values. 0 and 1.
How are digital signals?
Digital signals are measured in bits per second (bps).
Does rain effect digital TV signal?
Indeed, cloud cover and rain (specifically water) cause interference in DTV signals. Severity depends on your distance from the broadcast tower.
What video types support or carries both analog and digital signals?
Analog and digital video signals don't mix well so there are few interfaces that handle both. HDMI is purely digital and has no capacity to carry analog signals. RCA, phono or scart connections are analog with no provision to carry digital video. In broadcast studios, 75 ohm co-ax cable is used almost exclusively to carry video. The same cables will carry analog video or digital video depending on what they are connected to. The decision to make broadcast digital signal run on the same cable as analog video has greatly smoothed the transition to digital broadcasting. As far as domestic video is concerned, the only dual standard interface that is recognized is the DVI connector. Primarily a computer display interface, it carries digital video but will also handle analog VGA signals on the same cable. Furthermore, the two signals can be carried simultaneously and can be the same or different images. As the digital video component of a DVI interface is compatible with the video component of HDMI, it can carry broadcast signals as well as computer display data so it can be described as a video cable. Note that although DVI and HDMI are compatible, DVI does not carry the audio element of the signal whereas the HDMI interface does.
