As more stations begin to seriously consider the reality of DTV, many of our customers asked the question "Where are we going to put the DTV antenna?", and "Are we going to have to buy a new tower?"  In response, we developed our Preliminary Report Feasibility Study to explore the option of placing the DTV antenna on the existing NTSC tower.

Our study evaluates the viability of using the existing tower, using creative redesign with a preference for antenna top mounting. Top mounting is crucial to obtaining the best circularity and avoiding the multipath interference side mounting can introduce.  In each case we have studied, we have been successful in achieving this goal at a reasonable cost, with excellent RF performance.

Click below to see a sample of actual studies we have done for two scenario.  One for UHF-NTSC with UHF-DTV and the second a VHF-NTSC station with UHF-DTV.  The fee for these studies is only $3,500.   Extremely reasonable considering the wealth of information provided.

Certain threshold questions need to be answered about your existing tower

1). Is it feasible and practical to use the existing NTSC tower for inclusion of the DTV system? 

Put our highly skilled creative redesign team to work on your project.  Our 30 years of good ideas and tricks of the trade can make all the difference.

2). Will my site do the coverage job, for NTSC and DTV?  

The Report includes predicted patterns, population and terrain studies.

3). What antenna equipment is available and what will work best for me?  

A comprehensive knowledge of tower structural design, antenna system performance, and tower construction possibilities are needed to develop the best configuration for your station.

4). What will it all cost? 

Our Preliminary Report summarizes the Turn-Key costs.

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