Digital TV Signal - Quality, How Many Channels?

[samsonlonghair]

Of note you do not need a TV Antennae labeled specific for Digital HD, any set of rabbit ears or even a roof antennae will work.

True. There is a common misconception about this. Many consumers believe they need a "digital antenna" to pull in digital signals. Many antennas are actually marketed as being "digital antennas", but any antenna will do the trick. You need a newfangled digital tuner, but a twenty-five-year-old antenna will work just as well today as it ever has. If you like DIY projects, you can even make an antenna. It's surprisingly simple.

[fastbilly1]

I hate that when the signal is low that the entire show start freezing. Before digital, if it happened, the screen got a little fuzzy but you could still see, and it wasn't that big of deal.

...dang it's been so long since I haven't had cable & DVR. Well over a decade.

Its the difference in how the data is sent. HD is sent in packets, so it is a binary system, you either get it or you dont.

I am glad this is working for yall, what receivers did yall end up getting? While I have access to some streaming channels via work I am still missing PBS.

[BurningDoom]

I am glad this is working for yall, what receivers did yall end up getting? While I have access to some streaming channels via work I am still missing PBS.

I ended up with the RCA. Like I said, my internet research showed this was one of the best ones to get out the mass-market models. Even if not, it was the only one Wal-Mart had left, and Best Buy had none. Pretty basic set-up and remote control. But luckily the remote can also work the T.V. itself. And it has a program guide, which I didn't expect.

I get much more channels that I did the last time I didn't have cable (long before the digital switch). Back then all I got was 1 version of ABC, PBS, and CBS.

Now I get multiple verions (usually 2-3) of the following channels:
-ABC
-CBS
-NBC
-FOX
-The CW
-MyTV (Used to be UPN back in the day)
-Me TV (A classic T.V. show network, like Nick at Night used to be, kind of cool since my cable didn't carry this channel, this is a new one for me. And it's much more "classic" than Nick At Night is nowadays.)
-PBS
-PBS Kids (or whatever it's called)
-A local network access channel that will never be watched
-Some boring church channels.

And I still have my streaming option on Netflix through my Wii. At least Nintendo hasn't cut that from Wii services, yet.

[Jagosaurus]

So when you guys say "receiver" are you referring to an antenna or a digital to analog converter box? A bit confused there when you mentioned the remote, makes me think DTA box.

I've been considering a digital to analog convert box for my older tru flat CRT. I saw some very nice DTA converter boxes with component out.
http://www.amazon.com/iView-3500STB-DTV ... verter+box

So I can connect an antenna like the one below to my LCD with a built in digital tuner with no issues and no box required?
http://www.amazon.com/RCA-ANT111-Basic- ... pd_sim_e_1

[TEKTORO]

I have rabbit ears hooked up to my Samsung plasma in the living room and getting 30+ channels. Quality is good some channels coming in @1080i but reception can go in and out on occasion unless set in a "sweet spot".

With Antenna and streaming, cable is a huge waste of money that you can use for games.

[SpaceBooger]

We did this in August. Bought a $50 roof antenna and have similar channels as BruningDoom.
We went from $130 for tv, net and phone to $50 for internet and netflix.
If you have a modern console check out playon. It costs $50 for a lifetime subscription and it acts as a fronted to all streaming sites. This way you don't have to browse to ABC.com (etc) to load a video on your computer and put it into full screen, playon gets rid of the pc interface.
Sports, mlb and nba, are the problem for me, other than that I am quite happy with out decision.

[s1mplehumar]

With Antenna and streaming, cable is a huge waste of money that you can use for games.

I couldn't agree more. We have cable + a DVR box until our promo runs out in 9 months. When it runs out I won't be shedding any tears. I still have Netflix, Amazon, and a high gain antenna on the roof for HD OTA. Pound for pound, cable is freaking garbage.

[BurningDoom]

So when you guys say "receiver" are you referring to an antenna or a digital to analog converter box? A bit confused there when you mentioned the remote, makes me think DTA box.

I've been considering a digital to analog convert box for my older tru flat CRT. I saw some very nice DTA converter boxes with component out.
http://www.amazon.com/iView-3500STB-DTV ... verter+box

So I can connect an antenna like the one below to my LCD with a built in digital tuner with no issues and no box required?
http://www.amazon.com/RCA-ANT111-Basic- ... pd_sim_e_1

Analog antennae with a digital converter, in my case.

[Mephikun]

I have the Mohu Leaf Ultimate (I live in a rural area, it's necessary), and I'm pleased with it, I get almost every channel I need and combined with all of the streaming services we have, we're saving easily $60 per month since cancelling DirecTV.

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