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Here's a little fact no one -- particularly all those salesmen and cable companies trying to get you to spend money on their HD set-top boxes -- usually shares. The best HDTV is free and over-the-air. That's right, all you need is a regular old TV antenna (usually not much more than $50), an HDTV (that part will cost you) and you're set to get crystal-clear high-definition broadcasts of your favorite network shows and local news (alas, it's only for broadcast TV). The ironic thing is that over the air signals are usually of higher quality than what you get from your local cable company. So, even if you aren't trying to save money, you may still want to watch the game or your favorite network shows by using a little old TV antenna.
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Subscribe to commentskhardissOct 16th 2008 3:40PM
Or save your $50 bucks since broadcast tv is going away in Feb 2009.
mnemonicjOct 16th 2008 9:42PM
Broadcast TV is not going away, analog broadcast TV is going away. Digital TV, with many of the channels in HDTV, will continue to serve customers after analog TV is turned off. Stop by http://dtv.gov/ for more information.
BillOct 16th 2008 5:29PM
Antennas are not digital, they are merely antennas. Some antennas work better than others in certain locations, so shoppoing for one requires some research and care. Buying a converter box (the Federal government provides a $40 subsidy against the cost) and using an antenna saves even more than buying an HDTV. However, not all converter boxes are the same, so careful shopping for that item too is important. When one gets the right combination, the reception is as good or better than cable.
cindiOct 20th 2008 5:49PM
um...I dont get it.....all I've been hearing is ditch your antenna!!!...now you're suggesting to buy an antenna...
Light MikeOct 21st 2008 12:54AM
Nope. You don't ditch your antenna unless you don't want to buy a converter box. Here's how it works:
In February of 2009 they are converting the traditional "over-the-air" analog TV signal to an "over-the-air" DIGITAL signal. Therefore, you will have to buy a converter box to hook up BOTH your TV & antenna to..then you will receive your original channels again and maybe some extra ones.
If you plan on ALWAYS using Cable or Satellite providers then don't worry about buying a converter box. Check Best Buy for questions or visit http://dtv.gov/ for more info.
Any antenna should do (but some are better at picking weak signals) & the Federal Government provides a two $40 vouchers for each household.