Outdoor antennas don't stand up well. I would replace an antenna after 5 to 7 years even if it looks ok. a new antenna with new lead in coax cable would improve the signal to the TV set.
To remove an old television antenna from your roof, you will need a ladder and a screw driver. You'll need to go up to the roof and unhook the antenna.
Yes, a bad signal on a TV mean that there is definitely a problem with your antenna. It could be that it's not working well for your television. It could also be old and it could also mean that you need to move the antenna around to get a good reception.
You don't need a new TV or antenna. You need a Digital Converter Box. Go to a Radio Shack, Circuit City or Best Buy. Connect your old antenna to the converter box, connect the converter box to your old TV...all will be well.
Its the Antenna.
HDTV does require an antenna. However, if you are using an antenna on your existing television there is no need to go out and purchase another. HDTV's do not require a special antenna.
An old antenna blowing in the wind can be troublesome causing flickering in the picture, etc.
I expect you are making reference to the antenna on your roof. If so, yes. An old antenna can be used for digital TVs.
A dipole antenna is a great option for an older tv. This is different than a bipole which does not have as long of range.
If you go to a pawn shop like I did. You can get a good deal on the old television. I paid only $100.00 and they work some much better with the antenna and that converter box.
To receive antenna reception, an old TV typically needs an external antenna, which can be either an indoor or outdoor type, depending on the reception quality required. Additionally, if the TV does not have a built-in digital tuner, a separate digital converter box is necessary to decode digital signals. Finally, proper connection using coaxial cables between the antenna, converter box (if applicable), and the TV is essential for optimal reception.
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.
Antenna TV was created in 2011.