Yes it helps you get better picture too.
DTV reception is not as forgiving as analog reception was. A better, stronger signal is need in most cases.
formerly Hughes Electronics, Direct TV Group's ticker is DTV
DTV Valentine - 1986 TV was released on: USA: 14 February 1986
DTV stands for direct TV, an alternative to cable providers. Many people find that DTV is the best option when cable is expensive - or when cable companies prove unreliable or frustrating.
Digital Television
What is the TV code for a universal remote for a Mintek DTV-323?
What is the TV code for a universal remote for a Mintek DTV-323?
DTV Monster Hits - 1987 - TV was released on: USA: 30 October 1987
Yes DTV had on-demand tv, Its great!. I have my DTV DVR hooked up to my dsl service and download and watch many pay and free on-demand shows DTV Rules
It means that Televisions that get their reception from an antenna will not work after June 12. Now Americans with Antenna TV will have more time to get a Converter Box.
DTV sometime needs a better antenna than the old analog TVs. A few stations did not switch to DTV and are still Analog like LPTV which is Low Power TV.
The short answer is NO!! The law only states that all TV broadcasts in the US must be in DIGITAL format, not the current analog. Your old antennas will work, however you will need to have a digital tuner. If you google DTV transition you will find ways to get a coupon and where to find the tuners.