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Not really.
While some "HD" antennas are designed to minimize the effects of multipath reflections in large cities, there's no fundamental difference between an "HD antenna" and an "analog antenna". In a larger city where the TV transmitters are nearby and you have a good line-of-sight to them, you'll see no difference. The antenna is only used to pick up the air signal, which is on the same frequency band as old Analog TV. The only difference is the old-style analog NTSC (or PAL or SECAM) TV standard(s) used an analog carrier and the DTV ATSC standard uses a digital carrier.
The whole "HD" + "Analog" antenna thing is basically hype.
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Can you use old antena with converter box to get HD on your anolog tv?
For most people, their old antenna will work just fine. Don't let the people at the electronics store fool you, there is no such thing as an "HD antenna." There is nothing special that needs to be done to an antenna to receive HD signals. In fact, many of the antennas that are being marketed as "HD antennas" are inferior UHF-only antennas that receive a smaller set of signals than your old antenna. However, some people who were barely receiving an analog signal may need to buy a better antenna. Also, if the location of the digital transmitter has changed or the signal strength of the TV station has changed, you may need to re-aim or replace your old antenna. Simply plug the old antenna into the converter box and then plug the converter box into your old TV where the antenna used to go and you will be fine. The converter box will tune in a digital station (some digital stations are HD, some are not) and convert the digital signal into an old-fashioned analog standard definition signal and feed it into your old analog TV. You will not be able to watch shows in HD on your old analog TV, but you will be able to watch a version of the HD broadcast that has been converted into Standard Definition (SD) for you. You will be able to watch all of the digital stations including the HD ones but you will see them in Standard Definition. Standard Definition is 480i. Digital to Analog converter boxes receive all tv transmissions of 1080P , 1080i , 720P , 480P , 480i and coverts them ALL to 480i to watch on a standard definition NTSC Analog TV.
What type of device is an Antenna ie analog or digital?
An antenna is analog it is not classified as being a digital device.
Do you still need a HD antenna on your TV if it has ATSC built in to it?
To receive Broadcast Television Signals of NTSC Analog or ATSC Digital a television antenna is needed. If the TV has ATSC built in , then a converter box will not be needed.
Does a dynex 32 HD TV require a digital antenna?
No such thing as a HD antenna. All antennas are the same. Your antenna should be a UHF/VHF type. Many new ones are powered to help get enough signal to the HD set.
Can a lcdhd tv be hooked up to a OUTSIDE ROOF antenna?
yes. or to an inside roof antenna. You will get HD only if your antenna is tuned to a station broadcasting in digital HD, and if you TV has a digital tuner.
If I get an HD antenna will I still need to pay for HD channels to get them?
No , You will have to upgrade you're package before receiving them. Always try and check with you provider if HD channels are available to you before buying the antenna!
Do I need a new HD TV antenna?
You don't have to purchase a new HD TV antenna. You can purchase any type of antenna and it will work on a HDTV as well as any other television. The television is not the issue.
Will a digital tv still receive and process an analog signal from an outdoor antenna?
No. There will be no analog signal to receive and process from the outdoor antenna. The only signal coming from the outdoor antenna will be digital. When the conversion is complete. You will need to hook up your antenna directly to the TV. Your conversion box will be worthless as far as analog to digital is concerned.
Are tivo's compatible with HD tv's?
Tivo's are compatible with HDTV with many combinations of hardware and performance. # Tivo's HDseries3 records and plays back HDTV signals for best HDTV experience. You need the HD signal from satellite, cable, or (antenna) channels. The series3 has the HDTV format NTSC tuner and is reverse compatible with the old analog ATSC tuner capabilities. # The FCC mandated that all DVDR'S manufactured after March 2007 be HDTV compatible. TIVO ended series2 production and responded with the series3. # Tivo series2 records and plays back the standard analog ATSC signal for non-HDTV viewing. Your HDTV must have an analog input capability or analog tuner to view the lower quality analog signal. You need the analog signal from your satellite, cable, or local broadcast (antenna) channels. Series2 devices only have the ATSC tuner. # Satellite and cable providers will promote the new HDTV format but will continue to provide the lower quality analog signals in their packages. You need want the HDTV package view HD quality programs. A series2 Tivo will only store and replay the lower quality analog signals. # Feb 2009 the analog signal channels will no longer be locally broadcast by antenna. The FCC is administering a program to provide each household a converter to modifying the HDTV signal to the lesser quality analog channels. You will need this converter to continue using the Tivo series2 with antenna supplied signals. The question then becomes, WILL TIVO SUPPORT THE SERIES 2 DEVICES WITH PROGRAM GUIDE INFORMATION?
Does amazon carries HD antenna?
Yes they do. Just go on their website amazon.com and search for an HD Antenna they should be there. Another place to try is any outlet that sells electronics.
What is the best HD antenna to buy ?
For an antenna with a very strong range, a good choice would be the LAVA HD2605 Ultra G3 Motorized Outdoor HDTV UHF/VHF Antenna. It is an outdoor antenna, and should give you good quality HD even at a long range.
Can analog cable deliver HD signals?
i think so. you need a hd ready set top box like sky hd
