I currently am looking at this T.V. because my daughters T.V. just stinks. We do not have cable, does this T.V. pick up stations on DTV good?
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I think it does a great job. The Apex digital tuner I was using with my tube TV never picked up ABC here, but the tuner in this TV picks it up with no issues. Be aware that this TV does not have an internal antenna, so you will need to pick up one to make this work. As a bonus tip, don't fall for all the "digital antennae" nonsense that manufacturers are using to sell TV antennas- ANY TV antenna will work as long as it has a cable-tv type connector. The manual says it will pick up: VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69, CATV 1-125, CADTV 1-135, and DTV 2-69.
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YES. I have this TV and it does pick up the Digital Television Channels via the antenna. It does a heck of a job pulling in channels from the antenna, HDTV programming via antenna, as well as cable channels without the need for a cable box.
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Can I hook up a regular converter box to this t.v. and get my local channels? I ordered this t.v. and I do not have cable or any paid services.
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What is Charter Cable? We use Time Warner Cable. It's the weirdest thing because her TV is listed with the codes and it will turn the TV off and on and turn the volume up and down just wont program channels. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated we've tried about everything we can think of.
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Can you not get the HD channels on the cablecard because they are on high-number channels? I am worried about that too, since our HD channels are all up near 290 - 320, and the TV specs say it can get CATV channels from 1 - 125 only. I am about to give up on trying to find a cablecard TV. I may go ahead and rent an HD box (and keep the regular digital box attached to my Dual TiVo).
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Streaming quality I have seen can be better than DirecTV depending on your internet connection and the quality the provider loads content at. If the provider only makes mobile quality content available, it will be crappy on a TV. If they make HD quality content available then it may be restricted by your bandwidth. The only way to know is to try.
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I don't know what it will pick up, up there. You will need to get an inline booster. My channel 7.1 through 7.4 comes in good all the time. My channel 21.1 through 21.4 don't come in to good all the time, at night better. But I did not get any channel 21 before. I think I probably get couple other channels that I don't watch. I went on another site to see what channels, antennas would be out there, and how far away they are. And then pointed my antenna in that direction. Had to play with the ears, and antenna direction to get to work better. I hope this will help you make up your mind. I have not done anything to my antenna, but I have been thinking about screwing a bigger base on it.
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Well, I can get several local TV stations without a cable box. I removed the Verizon box and it picks up about 20 stations. And they come in better without the box.
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I have been using ota with my Tivo units for several years. The reception is incredible! Living the the Dallas area, I get approximately 80 channels. And just like cable, we only watch 10 or so. However, my free HD programming looks as good, if not better than my old Directv.
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Yes. This antenna works well with DTV signals, particularly UHF, which most stations broadcast in since the DTV conversion several years ago. The antenna is directional, so it needs to be pivoted, using your HDTV signal strength indicator as a guide. There is an accessory that claims to increase the reception on this unit. I do not have that accessory, however, because there is inadequate space to hold it between the antenna head and my RVs AC unit. As far as the reception on its own, within about 40 to 50 miles of transmitters in the Pensacola/Mobile television market, the antenna picks up all signals. Once you get out to 65 miles or beyond, those stations pixelate, and I have to rescan my TV to pick up other markets. Overall, I am happy with the antenna.
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This box is a nice one. In order to fix a weak signal you must get a nice antenna. I used tivax (i think is the name off amazon). It does require plug in but it's worth it. I get about 40 channels (most are in spanish though). I get euro news, mixed martial art fighting (they've taken some of that off regular t.v.), Bounce tv., old school shows (lassie, knight rider, etc.) and more stuff. It's a nice thing when you have these three items: Digital Stream box, Digital stream remote (required), and the tivax antenna for about $20.00. You probably will have no regret after having all three of these. This box is a nice one. In order to fix a weak signal you must get a nice antenna. I used tivax (i think is the name off amazon). It does require plug in but it's worth it. I get about 40 channels (most are in spanish though). I get euro news, mixed martial art fighting (they've taken some of that off regular t.v.), Bounce tv., old school shows (lassie, knight rider, etc.) and more stuff. It's a nice thing when you have these three items: Digital Stream box, Digital stream remote (required), and the tivax antenna for about $20.00. You probably will have no regret after having all three of... » Read More This box is a nice one. In order to fix a weak signal you must get a nice antenna. I used tivax (i think is the name off amazon). It does require plug in but it's worth it. I get about 40 channels (most are in spanish though). I get euro news, mixed martial art fighting (they've taken some of that off regular t.v.), Bounce tv., old school shows (lassie, knight rider, etc.) and more stuff. It's a nice thing when you have these three items: Digital Stream box, Digital stream remote (required), and the tivax antenna for about $20.00. You probably will have no regret after having all three of these. « Show Less
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What are you using to get TV channels...if cable then I would call my cable company. I never had this issue but then I always used cable never TV to search for channels.
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The fundamental problem is that digital broadcast signals are WEAK and intolerant of any interference unlike the "old" analog signals...Another bright idea from Washington where the consumer gets screwed and has to spend money to get what was formerly free.As far as I am concerned OTA Digital TV is a BUST.
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Yes sir. Don't buy this t.v. unless you are watching it strait on. Picture disappears at an angle.
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I don't think so. It can only pick up over the air broadcast channels. It doesn't pick up any cable channels.
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Built in antenna... but we live in the mountains and the reception is fickle. The tv works well, though, as we have it connected to DirectTV. You can get their music stations, so that may help you decide.
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Just hook the cable to the back of your tv where your tv in cable goes. That's it. I had no luck receiving any stations. I think I'm too far away from any signal towers.