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is there a difference between a regular antenna and an hdtv antenna?

Posted on27. Jan, 2010 by admin.

I dont have cable. I use a converter box and im thinking of buying this ‘hdtv’ antenna to replace my regular old antenna. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5000836
My question is does an hdtv antenna pick up the same channels as a regular antenna? Is there a difference?

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im looking for a good HDTV antenna, im on the backside of a mountain that blocks the stations, whats a good 1?

Posted on26. Jan, 2010 by admin.

at this time, due to the finiacial crisis, im feeling the squeeze, so im elimating un-needed expenses, ive cut out cable, im looking for a good HDTV antenna, im on the backside of a mountain that blocks the closest stations, whats a good antenna to purchase?

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Who has set up an HDTV antenna for over-the-air programs? How hard was it to do?

Posted on25. Jan, 2010 by admin.

I was thinking about getting an HDTV and using a combination of HD DVDs and antenna for the major network shows that i watch. Has anyone set one of these things up before, and if so how did it work out?

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Would an DirectTV work as an HDTV antenna?

Posted on24. Jan, 2010 by admin.

I found a DirectTV antenna in the garbage room at my apartment complex.Do you think it can be used with a converter box for HDTV?Is it useful for anything?
Well I answered my own quest it does make a fair antenna at best it picks up most the channels in my area but my coat [...]

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how to get the best reception with an hdtv antenna?

Posted on23. Jan, 2010 by admin.

i am trying to et the best reception with my hdtv antenna i need some tips like where to point it and how far to put the ears. the antenna is digital

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Can I get 5.1 Digital Sound for local HD using an HDTV antenna and my 8 year old 5.1 receiver?

Posted on22. Jan, 2010 by admin.

Is there a special way to hook it up? I’m about to purchase a new HDTV and get an indoor HDTV antenna. I find it hard to believe I will be able to watch my favorite shows in 5.1 surround with the over-the-air antenna. Or is that just for cable and satellite subscriptions?

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What is a good indoor HDTV antenna for under sixty dollars?

Posted on21. Jan, 2010 by admin.

I bought a new computer with a HDTV tuner.
I would someone to recommend a specific antenna model that gives you the best HDTV reception for your money. It would be nice if it was also compact.

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If you have a HDTV Antenna do you need a DTV Converter Box?

Posted on21. Jan, 2010 by admin.

If you have a HDTV antenna for your TV, do you still need a DTV Converter Box?

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This high performance UHF antenna has a higher gain and a smaller beam angle than conventional yagi antennas. The reflector grids create an improved front to back ratio with shorter construction while the [...]

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What is the difference of HDTV antenna and a DTV antenna?

Posted on20. Jan, 2010 by admin.

Which is clearer HDTV antennas or DTV antennas? i have a 1080i flat screen. and want clear tv without cable.
Is there a difference, which is clearer, and which supports HD channels and normal channels both? do they output in 1080i, 720i, or 420p?

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How do I hook up a HDTV antenna and the cable from TVMAX at the same time?

Posted on19. Jan, 2010 by admin.

I have TVMAX as my cable service provider. I get all channels in my HDTV TV but i cannot get the local HD channels. I bought a HDTV antenna and when I hooked it up I was able to get the local HDTV channels over the air but I wanna a way to hook [...]

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