  Have you ever wondered what television signals are being broadcast in your area? Perhaps you've recently purchased a new HDTV and you're looking for some High Definition content. Or maybe you're just looking for some additional sources to compliment your existing cable and/or satellite services. Well, here's a tool that can analyze your location to help determine what FREE broadcasts might be available in your neighborhood.
This tool can help answer questions like - Which broadcasters are transmitting locally? - How far are the transmitters from me? - Which direction should I point my antenna? - How strong are the signals in my area? - What analog and digital channels are available? - (NEW) How will things look after the analog shutoff in Feb-2009?
If you'd like to test your location, then... Note: This uses the same processing techniques that are used in generating the coverage maps except that this analysis is done with much greater precision. The coverage maps are great for seeing general signal trends, but this tool can provide a more precise reading for your specific location. If you would like additional information, you can also check out the Signal Analysis FAQ. |
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If you're wondering what your local broadcaster's coverage area looks like, then here's a way to find out. The files listed here contain transmitter placemarks and coverage maps for viewing in Google Earth (available for free). Each package, organized by metro, lets you "see" the TV environment for all the local broadcasters, and lets you explore their coverage maps in a virtual 3D world. In addition to helping you understand your OTA reception prospects, these maps can also be quite fun to play with! You also have the option of browsing the Online Maps, available on this site. The online maps are quick and easy without any downloading or Google Earth requirements, but they also lack the visualization features and detail available in the equivalent Google Earth maps. |
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Here is a file that contains all the TV transmitters in the FCC database converted to Google Earth format. It will let you visualize the location of all the transmitters relative to your home and you can even learn a few things about them by clicking on their icon. |
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