I cannot get local channels such FOX, ABC or NBC. I only get korean and spanish channels. Do I need something else to obtain these local channels?
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Unfortunately not much can be done. I disconnected mine and purchased the powered flat 50 mile amazom antenna. The one you have does not state a range. I could only get 4 channels. But i am now getting about 25-35 and i am about 30 miles outside of Chicago.
997596
Not really. You can add the private channel "nowhere TV" that has some local stations content: http://www.thenowhereman.com/roku/ but it isn't live, it is different segments you choose to play. You can often though get great HD reception on most HD TVs with a $30-$50 antenna and pickup the local news that way.
1250845
When you first set it up do a channel search. Make sure you have it set to cable and not antenna
938070
You will only be able to pick up international channels . There are very few US channels
1182306
No American channels. Only Arabic & a few Turkish, Indian & African channels.
1569642
I had to use a directional antenna to get my local channels. I live 15 miles from the TV tower. I never used this TV on cable.
741870
Any channels picked up by an over the air antenna are going to be your local stations..........CBS, ABC, NBC, maybe FOX, etc. It will NOT pick up anything like ESPN, CNN, etc. as these are cable or satellite channels. It will also pick up your local PBS channels. I live in a fringe area and get 14 local channels with a different version of the same antenna. If you want more than just your locals, you probably need to get something like a Roku and use your internet. But for basic, local channels......this cannot be beat. Hope this helps.
1447396
Only if your local programming offers it, Note: an antenna only picks up over the air channels
1151389
We use an external antenna rather than paying DirecTV for channels we don't watch. In rural southern Arizona we get all the networks, 2 all-movie channels and many others. And lots of Spanish-language channels. We even get Phoenix channels from 100 miles away.HINT: if you want to use the "info" button on your remote, you have to set the time. This is importatnt if you unplug the TV or if there is a power outage. Otherwise you will get a "no information available" warning. Just go on the Menu and set the time.
492011
I am not sure what channels vhf is. But this I can tell you. That I get my local channels here Michigan, abc nbc cw, pbs,tct cbs, and other networks as well.in my area here in Michigan .and I am in the Country area. Note the higher the better.
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-Some channels might be directly HD, and will work only through the use of a cable box. -Antennas are so old fashioned at this point, that the signal might not be strong for those particular channels -- if you perhaps could explain further which channels you are not getting I can be of more help. -Use a TV provider if anything, cheap and affordable, and you can configure their remote to work with the TV.
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Basically you'll get all local hd channel plus some more,but that depend on your location. I got 55 hd channels. If you want to have and idea of what channels you'll get and what antenna you will need at your location, go to www.antennaweb.com
822830
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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Depends on where you are. In a major city (where I am) I receive abc, nbc, cbs, 2 fox channels, ion, an old movie station, pbs, and some random ones like asian gospel and spanish stations. It's plenty for me. I imagine if you're out in the country you would receive less.
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Sorry to say, those are all cable or satellite channels and only available through those services. I would like to have them without a Directv Subscription myself. Or at least pick then alacart instead of through their packages.
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it didn't work for me. Poor reception on a couple channels. Was able to get PBS only. None of the local channels would come in. I probably am in a bad reception location. I haven't had any luck with ANY inside antennas
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I bought the unit for my parent in law. They used it to watch TV program from China. I don't know if it can receive local channels. The signals aren't very good.