Are you looking for a digital TV antenna or HDTV antenna since the digital transition? Do you have a new plasma or LCD TV and need an antenna to get better reception? Do you need information about the different types of TV antennas, which brands are the best, which antenna retailers are the best, and tips on antenna installation?
If you answered yes to any of these questions then you have found the right place. Below you will find several links to our antennas posts that will provide you with the information that you are looking for regarding TV antennas. However, before we get to the links here is a quick word about TV antennas.
With the recent digital transition the demand for digital antennas of all kinds has been very high. Many people purchased converter boxes and are now realizing that these alone are not enough and that without a good digital antenna they are not going to get all of the channels that they should. Digital television signals work a lot like cell signals and often buildings and walls block signals greatly. If you are having trouble getting all of the channels that you should then getting a digital TV antenna of some sort should go a long way in helping you to recapture some if not all of the missing channels. For some however a standard antenna will not do the trick and you may be required to get a rooftop antenna or an amplifier of some sort.
Most of the antennas that we have reviewed will work with all TVs but not all antennas will work with each persons location. There are a bunch of different options regarding antenna strength and how far it can pull signals in from. Some work better in cities while others are made for rural areas. You can also find ones that come with internal amplifiers and ones that do not. You also want to be sure to get one that works with either the UHF or VHF signals you need and HDTV if you want that feature.
There are many different types of antennas and the purchase process can be quite confusing. We highly recommend that you read through our website and possibly even visit other websites related to TV antennas in order be sure to educated yourself on exactly what you want/need. If you don't do this you may end up doing several returns or spending extra money on something that you don't need.
Some of the main TV antennas brands that we will be taking a look at include RCA, Winegard, Antennas Direct, Antenna Craft, DX, and Channel Master.
If you have questions about the digital TV antenna information that we have provided please leave us a comment with your question and we will be sure to get you an answer.
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I recently bought a new TV and purchased a digital antenna for it. The Digital cutover took place (finally) this past week and I receive only a few stations clearly with a message indicating that the signal is not strong enough. I live less than 10 miles from Philadelphia.
I am pretty sure that I will have to pay more money (only spent about $40 on this) for a good, reliable antenna - any suggestions?
I would recommend a smart antenna if you have a converter box that is compatible. I have also heard really good things from the Clearstream antenna. Check out the comments left regarding different antennas and see what users are experiencing with different antennas
After the cutover my signal is weak or otherwise insufficient for satisfactory reception, regardless of the wall mount antenna that the FCC says works fine [ it doesn't]. Can you recommend a good, hopefully inexpensive antenna that would recieve and boost the digital signal to improve reception?
Thanks,
Milton. email= cydric58@yahoo.com
To Richard (6/17/09) and anonymous (6/20/09).
Be sure to scan (or rescan) for channel availabilty each time you install or reposition an antenna.
When one has an analog TV and using a converter box, can he use a regular TV atenna. What is the best atenna to use in this situation?
ronnieg44@bellsouth.net
I have a question. We have a cabin that we only have a really old roof top antenna. We purchased an rca digital converter box. It scans and find all kinds of channels, but we can only actually view one. We adjust and rotate the antenna, but to no avail. Will one of your reviewed indoor antennas work better? The tv channels we pick up are 50 miles or more away. The tv itself is only about 8 years old. Also, if we get a new indoor antenna, do we need to keep the roof top one?
I am so disgusted by the switchover .I have an amplied antenna on the set right behind me.It brings up over 10 channel numbers & not One Channel.
My outside antenna in the living room brings in 7 channels .2 are cw & my network versions from the 2 network stations I still get ,so they Mostly air the same shows .PBS & ABC are Gone & Nobody ,including the FCC will just tell me which antennas to buy . Fed Up,who Me?
A different bedroom set gets one network & 2 off shoots ,on Good days .
WalMart says they have some for $35 which Might work .TV place says he can rewire my outdoor antenna & maybe add a booster & maybe that will help for just over $100 .
& of course old faithfull battery powered storm tvs are trash now .Progress,yeah right.
Hello??? I am wondering if I might get an answer to my question?
I have a modern flat screen television set purchased 2 years ago. It worked fine with a standard rabbit ear and loop interior antenna to pick up local stations. I am probably 25 miles from most television towers in the LA area. What is my best buy internal antenna to replace what I have?
There is no such thing as a "digital antenna" - an aerial is just a piece of metal tuned to the right frequencies you want to receive.
Furthermore, an indoor aerial will NOT work well for most people because TV and FM radio is designed for the use of OUTDOOR aerials, 25 to 35ft above ground level. Indoor aerials get a poorer signal and more electrical interference.
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