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How do I choose a new hdtv TV Digital Antenna?

I have an HD Plasma TV. I want to get an HDTV outdoor antenna. Do I need a converter box?

  • I have an old Panasonic 42" Plasma screen TV. I want to get rid of cable and Satellite and buy a HDTV antenna. I found several to choose from on ebay.com. But some come with a converter box. Do I need a converter box? What does a converter box do?

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    It already has a digital converter built in. On the antenna issue: Don't buy one, make one! Speaking from experience here. I got a really nice low profile antenna and couldn't get all the local channels. I got 7 out of 16. I researched antennas and hear of a home made one that supposedly works better. $15 dollars later I made my own. you just use coat hangers, piece of wood, screws, etc Go to YOUTUBE and search home made antenna. They all are about the same instructions. I get EVERY SINGLE CHANNEL from my hoopty antenna that is hidden behind the HDTV. Go figure!

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If its an hd tv I don't think you need a converter box because it's capable of receiving its own hd signal and don't need converted

Dathan

As your plasma TV is digital ready and the broadcast are digital you will not require a converter box, they are needed when you have an analog TV that does not receive digital signals, it converts the signal from digital to analog .

gayden

No, you do not need the converter box at all. It is only for those old non HDTV. Before you drop your cable or disc network, check your local area and see what tv stations are still broadcasting over the air waves. Hope this will help you out.

bbt91945

no ...if you want to watch free channels boroadcasted from tv tower.

khalil

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