amplified hdtv indoor antenna
Getting HD Channels/Clear Picture on HDTV with Antenna?
I just bought a 40" Samsung Series 5 530 HDTV (with HD tuner), along with a Phillips Indoor amplified antenna (46 DB Amplification) to replace our old tube tv. We do not have cable/fios but I was told that we could still get HD stations. As it turns out, not only can i not find any HD stations, the picture on regular channels is WORSE than the old tube tv. Does anybody know why this is or if its possible to get a better picture?
Most of the time, being unable to receive channels is because of a poor signal into the converter box. In short, you need a better antenna and/or to re-aim the antenna you have.
Digital works a bit differently than analog. With analog, a poor signal would give you snow and ghosts. With digital, if the signal is not good enough for the box to decode, it will look like you are getting nothing even though you are getting something marginal. Also, many of the older stations on VHF (channels 2-13) have digital assignments in UHF (channels 14-52). And, some may move around after February 17. So, you must have a good quality VHF/UHF antenna. Personally, I would dump the amplified antenna. They can actually limit the channels you can get and make the situation worse.
Visit http://www.antennaweb.org and put in your ZIP code. You will get a list of stations in your area that you could expect to receive, suggestion on antennas for your unique situation and where to aim them.
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