how many channels can I hope to get at least with a good antenna with this converter box?
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we live in Appleton wi, and get all the major networks (abc, nbc, cbs, fox, and get the public networks), 11 in all. with only rabbit ears, I had to add tin foil to get consistent signal. we used up north and get 10 channels really good, with outside antennae. I did have to return one box after a month, since it stopped working.
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We get abut 40 channels, but we live in a fairly large city. I would suggest ordering one of those Clear Channel antennas from the internet. They're cheap and they work really well.
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Depending on the area your in and the broadcast stations in the area will determine how many channels you will get. Winegard MS-2002 HDTV Antenna without Cable this antenna used with this box will get you almost every broadcast in the area. You will likely pickup multiple of the same channels due to the main transmitter and small signal translators repeating the signal. A work around would be to pick the best looking strongest channel and delete the others. The converter box works just like an HD TV with a built in tuner. So far I'm very impressed with its abilities and give it 5 starts. Depending on the area your in and the broadcast stations in the area will determine how many channels you will get. Winegard MS-2002 HDTV Antenna without Cable this antenna used with this box will get you almost every broadcast in the area. You will likely pickup multiple of the same channels due to the main transmitter and small signal translators repeating the signal. A work around would be to pick the best looking strongest channel and delete the others. The converter box works just like an HD TV with a built in tuner. So far I'm... » Read More Depending on the area your in and the broadcast stations in the area will determine how many channels you will get. Winegard MS-2002 HDTV Antenna without Cable this antenna used with this box will get you almost every broadcast in the area. You will likely pickup multiple of the same channels due to the main transmitter and small signal translators repeating the signal. A work around would be to pick the best looking strongest channel and delete the others. The converter box works just like an HD TV with a built in tuner. So far I'm very impressed with its abilities and give it 5 starts. « Show Less
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Hi Michael K., You can get VHF/UHF supported Antenna for your channels and you don't need any converter for HDTV. Dave
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Yes you will need a digital converter box & you won't get as many channels with this antenna as you do with Comcast. It's really not worth the money.
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Im not sure I understand the question. I have an analog signal going to the box but I have to use a digital converter box because of where I am and its an ntsc . signal the antenna is hooked up to the converter. But if you have free wave analig stations there is a place to put an antenna directly on the tuner, or anything you want to connect with a coaxial cable. I have it hooked up to a computer monitor, and have all my video game systems, dvd player, and converter box attached to it. Just switch between inputs. It should work fine
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The make a couple of different antenna adapters. You have to get the correct one.
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I agree with L. Cheng, Amazon allows returns so I would purchase and return as "defective" if you don't get the channels you expect or if it does not perform as expected. Also, try this website for channels available in your area, but it would of course depend on where you put the antenna.http://transition.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/dtvmaps/
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I'm not positive but I think you will need the converter for any tv that doesn't have an internal analog to digital converter. I have a tv that doesn't have the internal converter so it cannot receive the local digital channels with an antenna alone.
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The system (and control box) uses 48 VDC so that's not an easy conversion to make from 12 volts. A small inverter would probably be a better solution since the antenna only needs power when raising and stowing.
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You can use any antenna you want to. The box takes a coaxial cable as input. Use an indoor or outdoor type. Perhaps a Mohu Leaf, either amplified or not.
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I don't know. Mine is only 6 stations. The box has capabilities for more but I don't know how many.
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Yes this should work, there are five independent channels so you will be using this to the max.
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Number off the air channels will depend on your antenna , the distance to the TV stations, number of transmitting stations, on the weather as well on this digital to analog converter box. You may expect to receive about 60-80 channels .
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Provided you have the digital converter box that is now needed to pick up local TV Stations this should work fine. At TVofyourlife.com we are always glad to help.
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I think that the output from the antenna is a digtal format. If you want to convert that to a analog format you could use your converter box for that purpose.
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No conversion should be necessary. This connects directly from your antenna coax into the Dish receiver. Your locals will be integrated into the channel list.
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that would depend on the device you are using, some converter boxes allow you to go directly to the channel, some you must auto-scan for the channels, if you are using a converter box which will allow you to go to the channel directly, then yes
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This converter was so much cooler than I had expected, however, I have only connected it to an antenna. I'm sorry I can't answer your question.