After the switch in 2/09 will this still work? I was wondering when they switch to all digital in 2/09, will I still be able to use this antenna without having the tv hooked to cable?
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If you do not have a digital or high definition tv, you must purchase a digital to analog converter box. The government is offering a $40 coupon to use in purchasing a box. This to offset the price which can be as low as $45 or as high as $70. DorisE
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Yes. Its for digital over the air television, just like the old time free tv you got with an antenna, only now in digital.
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I use it with a digital converter box. I have 19 channels, ABC, CBS, PBS, NBC, CW, and MyTV and the digital stations available through these networks. I tried using it without the box and picked up no broadcast (antenna) television stations.
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No - it's just an antenna with a signal amplifier. You'll still have to buy/obtain a separate unit for converting the new digital signals to analog.
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You connect this via the coax input on your TV. If that's broken, you won't be able to connect this or any other antenna. Your only choice is an external digital converter or cable box.
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when we had cable, brighthouse , cable worked on our standard definition tv without a converter box, i think theres something built into the cable box already. if you only use this magnavox youre going to get over-the-air channels like local and PBS stuff like that and id recommend getting a digital antenna
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I have the same antenna, connected to a digital tv and it works well. Reception of course depends on the area in which you reside (if in a large city with tall buildings, reception is better on higher floors). If you have an analog tv, then it is necessary to connect the antenna with a coaxial cable at "IN" on a converter box, then connect another coaxial cable going "out" on the converter box and to the analog tv. I hope this helps answer your question.
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I bought the Philips Digital TV antenna for use with a new flat screen TV. I had previously used a converter box with an older tv, but was unable to pick all channels with it. With the Philips Digital, I'm able to receive 10 channels - the same number I received before the converter box fiasco began.
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I easily pick up digital signals from 60 miles out. I live on a hill, which helps, but my Eagle Aspen antenna is mounted in my attic. Several programs are duplicate because they are broadcast from different cities. Like, I might get 3 channels of Home Shopping Network.I live 30 miles north of Pittsburgh.
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Eddy, Most HD TVs will pick up the digital signals (older HD "ready" models require a converter box). So, you shouldn't need a converter box to receive the digital signals, just an antenna. This box will not pick up any digital channels without using an antenna as well. However, if you do need a converter box, I would not recommend this one. I had one and it went out after a few months.
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Actually, that's what I'm using it with right now. Pulled it out of storage, got a second cable box, have it set to E1 instead of using its own tuner (to avoid any issues with channels changing unexpectedly again) and pulling in the channels via the cable box instead. Works fine using it that way.
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I've had no trouble using this antenna on both the old type as well as the new digital tvs. Are you hooked up to a recording device because thathas to be a certain way.
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I'm guessing you're in a menu that allows you to select a source for your incoming signal. If so, it looks like it may be set to CABLE. You will want to switch or select ANTENNA.
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Most analog transmissions of TV signals have already ended in the united states. By order of the United States government, all analog television transmitters must shut down by September 1, 2015. So no antenna will be able to help you see digital transmissions on your analog TV. You will need a converter box if you have an analog only TV. If you purchased your TV in the last 4 year it probably had digital capacity.
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This antenna is very low in quality and will absolutely not replace any good quality digital antenna. On the other hand, is the TV set is not capable of decoding digital signals, you will need the decoder as well.
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The broadcast signals are digital so you will need a converter box (digital to analog) no matter the antenna you use. Antenna>Converter Box > TV
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Conroe, TX ... If your TV was receiving ANALOG transmission OK.. back before they changed to DIGITAL; then it will do the same. It does require rabbit ears or other type of antenna. Has a great menu drive ... I think your like all the extras in Digital transmissions. Number of channels should be about the same as before.