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Poynting A-DIGI-0001 DigiAnt, Digital Terrestrial Antenna
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The DigiAnt's name refers to the six legs of an ant; but ant is also short for antenna; it was developed for new TV digital migration (DVB-T, DVB-T2 and digital standards).
This antenna was invented to allow for easy deployment while fitting in a very small package for transport. The antenna employs 6 curved elements tapering from a small base to a large aperture when mounted. This antenna, which can technically be described as a skeletal Vivaldi type antenna, provides a large signal capturing aperture while its visual and mechanical structure seems minimal. The 6 tapered legs which curve away from each other in pairs allow good gain and reception pattern over the full UHF TV band – something which was difficult to achieve with Yagi and Bowtie grid antennas which are currently often used.
DigiAnt achieves the required signal capture area (or size) when erected, but collapses to a very small package for transport and storage. The innovative hinged mechanism allows it to be taken from the package and transformed into the full size antenna without any loose parts in an operation as simple as opening an umbrella, using a similar principle as used by umbrellas.
The antenna consists mainly of pre-cast aluminium components which have very good corrosion resistance. The parts are also very repeatably produced from moulds ensuring consistent quality. The moulded elements were designed to taper from thicker at the base to thinner at the tips which is ideal in terms of reducing the force of wind and mechanical vibration while minimising the over cost and weight of the antenna.
| Brand | Poynting |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer's description | The DigiAnt's name refers to the six legs of an ant; but ant is also short for antenna; it was developed for new TV digital migration (DVB-T, DVB-T2 and digital standards). This antenna was invented to allow for easy deployment while fitting in a very small package for transport. The antenna employs 6 curved elements tapering from a small base to a large aperture when mounted. This antenna, which can technically be described as a skeletal Vivaldi type antenna, provides a large signal capturing aperture while its visual and mechanical structure seems minimal. The 6 tapered legs which curve away from each other in pairs allow good gain and reception pattern over the full UHF TV band – something which was difficult to achieve with Yagi and Bowtie grid antennas which are currently often used. DigiAnt achieves the required signal capture area (or size) when erected, but collapses to a very small package for transport and storage. The innovative hinged mechanism allows it to be taken from the package and transformed into the full size antenna without any loose parts in an operation as simple as opening an umbrella, using a similar principle as used by umbrellas. The antenna consists mainly of pre-cast aluminium components which have very good corrosion resistance. The parts are also very repeatably produced from moulds ensuring consistent quality. The moulded elements were designed to taper from thicker at the base to thinner at the tips which is ideal in terms of reducing the force of wind and mechanical vibration while minimising the over cost and weight of the antenna.
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SPECIFICATIONSElectrical Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Mechanical Specifications
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Certification Approvals and Standards
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| Frequency Bands | UHF (Digita TV) |
| Frequency range (MHz) | 470-890 |
| Antenna gain (dB) | 10 |
| Antenna position | Outdoor |
| Wall mount included | No |
| Country of Manufacture | South Africa |
| Warranty | 24 months |
Household terrestrial antenna guide
Instructions for TV antenna installation, information about different antenna systems and terminology in finnish offered by Suomen antenni- ja teleurakoitsijaliitto ry:n Pientalon antenniopas.
Antennas
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You can also find radio antennas, satellite antennas and satellite sets in our webshop.
Amplification
Some antennas have built-in amplifiers. Most Televés antennas have intelligent BOSSTech amplifiers that are adjusted atumatically as the signal level changes. You can also find separate amplifiers and power supplies in our webshop.
Antenna signal distribution
You can find our best quality but low-cost antenna cables with connectors or without connectors and separate connectors and adapters.
You can distribute terrestrial antenna signal from one distribution point to all reception points in even level or you can use a main line and taps to get uneven level outputs in different points of the main line. Or you can combine these.
Splitters are used to distribute even level signal from 1 point to all reception points. This is easy and clear. You need a splitter with enough outputs to all reception points.
Taps might be more useful in some situations like long buildings. Taps must be chosen so that first taps get smaller part of the signal so that the main line signal stays strong enough until the end of the main line.
Reception points must have antenna wall sockets that allow you to get each type of antenna signals (terrestrial, satellite and radio) to TVs, DVB receivers and radios.
Combiners allow you to combine different type of antenna signals to 1 cable outside. Then you only need 1 cable to go to the distribution point inside.
Grounding helps to protect your equipment from lightning damages.
Tools
Terrestrial antenna meters allows you to direct your antenna by giving you the signal level coming from the antenna. More advanced models also tell you the signal quality and more detailed channel specific information. Some models even allow you to view TV on the meter screen.
Cable strippers, pliers for installing connectors, installation tools and connecting tools can be found in our tools.
Card readers
If you want to watch pay-tv channels, you also need a separate Antenna HD Ready CI+ CAM for your TV.
DVB receivers
All our terrestrial receivers are compatible with free DVB-T and DVB-T2 TV channels in Finland and in other countries. Some of our terrestrial receivers are also compatible with pay-tv terrestrial channels when a separate Antenna HD Ready CI+ CAM is used. Some of our terrestrial receivers also support more advanced features like 10-20 TV channel simultaneous recording and can be adjusted to your needs. Please also check our Best receivers comparison.
Problem situations
Do you have no idea which cable goes to which room? If you have a lot of cables and don't know which one goes where, you can use a tester.
LTE filter might help if 4G or 5G traffic creates problems for TV channels. Problems might be bigger when there is a lot of 4G or 5G traffic (for example evenings in residential areas).
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