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Silver Member Username: Kevbo887Post Number: 133 Registered: Sep-05 | Hey all, I have a 32" lcd tv with a built in HDTV tuner. Basically, I refuse to spend the extra $30 a month for a couple of HD stations, and a handfull of extra channels that I do not even want. Just for ha ha's I found a cheap ($5) HDTV antenna at Big Lots when I was there. Basically it works for one station. It lists all of the other station's that I can get, but I do not get good enough reception with it to get the other 6 stations. But, im pretty impressed with the one station that comes in. Must admit. Anywho, can someone recommend me a good indoor HDTV antenna? I saw these two at Walmart today : http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5000836 http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2625059 Now, im a little green on this subject also, so if anyone has some information that would be useful and helpful, I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks a bunch! --- USAFSF....one team one fight....protecting those that defend America..........Defensor Fortis....HUA! |
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Silver Member Username: Kevbo887Post Number: 134 Registered: Sep-05 | Also, im basically looking for NBC, ABC, FOX, and CBS. Those are the only HD stations that im currently interested in for now. I know theres a website out there somewhere that lets you figure out what kind of antenna you need, but I do not have a clue as to what any of the specs on it mean. My zip code is 01030. Thanks a bunch! |
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Silver Member Username: Kevbo887Post Number: 135 Registered: Sep-05 | Also, just to inform you of what happened today when I went down to Comcast today. ---- ----- When I went down there today they explained it all to me. Currently I pay $45 for regular cable. I get all local stations plus stuff like usa mtv history ect, pretty much channels 2-67. That alone I believe is overpriced. They then stated that I would need to upgrade to digital cable, rent a digital cable box, sign up for HD programs, and I would need to sign up for a station package plan. I asked them how much that would cost and they said $76 a month. I was baffled. I explain my tv has a built in hd receiver in it, so theres no need for a set top box to receive it. I just need the signal sent! They then said that it was not possible without the box. I said ok, but I don't want that extra plan thats going to give me a bunch of station's I dont want, and dont want to watch. Once again they said, that they would not be able to do it then. I asked them why and they went into all of this mumble jumble tech information that clearly made no sence whatsoever since the guy contradicted himself at least 5 times throughout his ramble. I then proceeded to ask him why I would want to pay comcast the extra $30 a month to receive only a handfull of HD stations, when I could just buy an antenna and receive them for free. The people seemed dumbounded and and said that once again, its not possible unless I spend hundreds on top of hundreds of dollars. Yah needless to say I walked out of their almost wanting to cancell my plan altogether. Argh, so aggitated. --- USAFSF....one team one fight....protecting those that defend America..........Defensor Fortis....HUA! |
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Silver Member Username: Kevbo887Post Number: 136 Registered: Sep-05 | bump |
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Silver Member Username: TapemanPost Number: 637 Registered: Oct-06 | I have i/o 3 in 1 package Phone (unlimited calls), Internet, Cable for $90 Verizon has FIOS for $95 With all my HD and TIVO 2 Digtal boxes and 3 analog I pay total of $112 per month |
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New member Username: JeffreywFenton, MO. Usa Post Number: 1 Registered: Mar-07 | I tried 3 different Terk models...they all sucked! I found one from a company that is awesome! very interesting website and company. here's the link <img> Thanks, Jeff |
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Silver Member Username: TapemanPost Number: 648 Registered: Oct-06 | Jeff I think you tried 3 non-amplified antennas and you finally got an amplified one. The non-amplified is ok if you are within 15 miles tops from local broadcasters. The amplified is great to up to 55 miles check this post: https://www.ecoustics.com/electronics/forum/home-video/330353.html |
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Gold Member Username: SamijubalPost Number: 3329 Registered: Jul-04 | You don't need an HDTV antenna to get HD stations. I get all the HD stations in my area with a regular antenna. I had to add a booster to get one or two of the channels clear. Go to antennaweb.org and make sure your antenna is pointed in the right direction. http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/Address.aspx |
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Silver Member Username: TapemanPost Number: 651 Registered: Oct-06 | You are right about antenna is an antenna But the new ones are nice and compact easier to install Post# 614 https://www.ecoustics.com/electronics/forum/home-video/330353.html |