In the field of telecommunication and broadcast, antenna plays a vital role. Without having an idea on various types of antenna it would not be possible to purchase an antenna that best suits one's need. There are a various type of TV antennae with different features and characteristics that make it better for certain situations. There are different subsets of features that come with antennae like, the type of signal they pick up, where they can be placed, and their signal gain strength. As far as signaling goes antennae can be made to pick up UHF, VHF, or digital signals. For placement you can get either an indoor or outdoor antenna. Finally, one can choose between a standard non-amplified or amplified antenna with the amplified one having better signal gain.

My point of view is it is better to purchase a digital VHF/ UHF dual band antenna no matter what. It is nearly given that you need to have these three functions. Beyond that you will need to research your needs regarding the amount of signal gain you will need in dB or miles. Along with it, whether one will need an indoor or outdoor antenna and whether one needs the extra power of an amplifier or not. As far as signal strength gains go an indoor non-amplified usually gives the least gain and an outdoor amplified usually gives the most gain. The different types of broadcast antennae are available for following applications: VHF TV broadcast antenna dipole array antenna, super-turnstile array antenna, DVBT antenna; UHF TV broadcast antenna, slot array antenna, super-turnstile antenna; 6.2 meter TV/ FM satellite reception parabolic dish antenna; 3.7 meter S-band satellite reception parabolic dish antenna; UHF TV antenna; VHF TV antenna; digital TV antenna; smart antenna; HDTV antenna; antenna for HDTV and non-HDTV; amplified antenna; non-amplified antenna; indoor antenna; outdoor antenna; WLAN antenna; FM broadcast antenna; Wi-Fi and WiMax base station antennae; RFID antenna; antennae for AMR; rubber duck antennae; and custom built antenna.

Proper operation of an antenna system is dependent on a number of factors. Not only the purity of the signal generated from the transmitter, but the quality of the transmission line, combiners, diplexers, filters, power dividers and the antenna itself are critical. Using state-of-the-art test equipment can determine the exact condition of the antenna and its associated feed lines.

Radio Frequency Systems has developed a 700MHz version of its dual-feed circularly polarised UHF panel antenna series. The new antenna is designed to meet the precise requirements of MIMO applications technology for both LTE and broadcast communications, giving installers access to superior RF performance and efficiency, and simplifying the rollout of MIMO networks. The PCP700's dual input allows a range of variously polarised signals to be broadcast from a single antenna. The unit can produce circularly polarised signals, "mixed" or elliptical signals, or independent vertically and horizontally polarised signals. This gives broadcasters the ability to transmit significantly more content from a single antenna system. The antenna is ideal for data-intensive MIMO-based broadcasting applications, providing multi-antenna functionality at the source end, making it MIMO-ready for new services as they arrive in the marketplace.

At the transmitter tower top, the PCP700 panel antenna saves on tower space and helps to minimise the tower loading, allowing carriers to counter environmental and site leasing issues. Its high power-handling capability (up to 2.5kW per input) makes it suitable for a very wide array of deployment scenarios, including the extension of terrestrial digital TV services into rural coverage areas.