Comments on: Can you recommend an HDTV antenna for me: Houston apartment, within 13 miles of signal?

By: Stephen P

Stephen P — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:17:29 +0000

Houston has both UHF and VHF digital TV stations, so you need an antenna that can handle both.

If you already have an antenna that gives you good analog reception, give it a try first. The idea that there are special “HDTV” or “Digital” TV antennas is just marketing BS.

The “Winegard SS-3000″ is probably a good one for you if your current one is unsatisfactory. .

Keep in mind that any indoor antenna is a hit or miss proposition. Sometimes moving an antenna a couple of feet makes a huge difference.

>but my windows face the opposite direction of the signal…will that be an issue?

Yes, it means it will be more difficult to get a good signal.

By: Matthew M

Matthew M — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:58:17 +0000

AHHHHH!!! There is no such thing as an HDTV antenna. Any antenna will work. Don’t let anyone lie to you when you buy an antenna. Anyway, I recommend an antenna from Radioshack. The catalog number is 1501878. It is a great antenna. you can go to Radioshack’s website and type that number in. It is $34.99. If it helps your decision, I have 1 1/2 years of service at Radioshack,

By: shazamm

shazamm — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:33:43 +0000

go to this link, enter your address, and it will tell you some detailed specs on what will work for you
“The AntennaWeb.org mapping program, provided by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), locates the proper outdoor* antenna to receive your local television broadcast channels.

Based on geographical maps and signal strengths, AntennaWeb locates the best antenna for you — whether the antenna is for use with a home satellite system, high-definition television (HDTV) or a traditional analog set.”

http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/welcome.aspx

By: Alex C

Alex C — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:58:00 +0000

By: Moraleskr

Moraleskr — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:39:44 +0000

Zenith ZHDTV1 HDTV-UHF Digital Indoor Antenna (Silver and Black)

By: eck_03

eck_03 — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:33:21 +0000

Any decent amplified antenna should be fine. Just make sure they have a large uhf loop.