Comments on: TV Antennas, what is the best one to purchase?

By: Grumpy Mac

Grumpy Mac — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:50:59 +0000

Use the AntennaWEB link the previous poster gave to decide if you can use an indoor or outdoor antenna.

If you are lucky enough to be able to use a indoor antenna: try the Phillips Silver Sensor Classic antenna for about $23 on line.

If you need an external antenna - the Wineguard brand is well respected as is ChannelMaster.
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By: aussiegirl_aka_shygirl

aussiegirl_aka_shygirl — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:26:59 +0000

One that picks up signals..
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By: link

link — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:05:59 +0000

Depending on where you live, you may be able to get excellent reception on broadcast TV (or not). Keep in mind that you will only get broadcast channels, not cable channels, so no CNN, no ComedyCentral, etc. In most areas you will get some subset of NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox, CW, PBS, ION, MNT, Univision, Telemundo and probably some independent local broadcast stations.

You can check the websites below to see what stations you should get, how far away and in what direction they are, and what kind of antenna you’ll need. If you’re within 20 miles or so of the transmitters, and in an area of relatively flat terrain, you should have no problem picking them up.

Outdoor antennas are always your best bet, with attic mounting second. Indoor antennas may work if you’re very close.

A extra benefit with over-the-air TV (OTA) is that you get HD for free if the station is broadcasting in HD, which most do. In addition, you’ll also get their multicast channels (like 2.1 ,2.2, 2.3, etc) which carry additional content, SO far it’s mostly news, weather and traffic, but it will almost certainly be expanded in the future.
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http://www.antennaweb.org
http://www.tvfool.com

By: cellular

cellular — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:50:59 +0000

don’t coz the airing of signal will b changed to digital in a few months.when that happens ur antenna is useless.unless the industry comes up with digital antenna.either that or buy a tv with atsc tuner(digital tuner)on board.good luck.
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By: www.makeitjuicy

www.makeitjuicy — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:21:59 +0000

they all suck.
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By: ♫Magali♫

♫Magali♫ — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:48:59 +0000

You are going to need a converter. We’re going all digital on the 15th.
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By: Strike the Match!!! <3

Strike the Match!!! <3 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:29:59 +0000

DON’T BLOW YOUR MONEY ON WORTHLESS CRAP, WHEN YOU CAN SIMPLY GO INTO THE KITCHEN, GET YOUR WIVES STEEL STRAINER AND PUT ALUMINUM VIKING HORNS ON IT AND PUT IT ON TOP OF YOUR TV. WILL WORK LIKE A CHARM!
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