Part 1 here
Part 2 here
During my antenna search I found many of the stations that have gone digital now are not operating at their full power. Apparently this will change after June 12th when the “Digital Transition” kicks in. This site also offers lots of FAQ’s. One of my questions is" "can my Home Owner's Association (HOA) prevent me from putting up an outside antenna?" In my case, the answer is no --provided the antenna is no larger than a satellite dish. I suggest you check your HOA restrictions. This helps to make your decision on the type antenna you need. Everyone’s requirements will be a little different. So with this information, I was off to shop for an inside antenna at Radio Shack.
I had looked on-line and determined The Shack was my one-stop shop for various types of antennas, parts and pieces; plus, they have great return policy. Oh, did I mention I found out there’s nothing exotic about HD antennas? The companies that sell cable/satellite services would like you to believe there’s a significant cost and difficulty in receiving free TV. Turns out the folks at The Shack are very helpful explaining the modern day antenna. Gee, it looked just like the one we had at home in the early 60’s -- what a surprise!! It turns out that even the old Rabbit Ears still work well for Digital TVs. I still didn't quite get the VHF/UHF thing, but I know I want to watch free TV if possible!
We're getting into the meat and potatoes tomorrow.
Part 2 here
During my antenna search I found many of the stations that have gone digital now are not operating at their full power. Apparently this will change after June 12th when the “Digital Transition” kicks in. This site also offers lots of FAQ’s. One of my questions is" "can my Home Owner's Association (HOA) prevent me from putting up an outside antenna?" In my case, the answer is no --provided the antenna is no larger than a satellite dish. I suggest you check your HOA restrictions. This helps to make your decision on the type antenna you need. Everyone’s requirements will be a little different. So with this information, I was off to shop for an inside antenna at Radio Shack.
I had looked on-line and determined The Shack was my one-stop shop for various types of antennas, parts and pieces; plus, they have great return policy. Oh, did I mention I found out there’s nothing exotic about HD antennas? The companies that sell cable/satellite services would like you to believe there’s a significant cost and difficulty in receiving free TV. Turns out the folks at The Shack are very helpful explaining the modern day antenna. Gee, it looked just like the one we had at home in the early 60’s -- what a surprise!! It turns out that even the old Rabbit Ears still work well for Digital TVs. I still didn't quite get the VHF/UHF thing, but I know I want to watch free TV if possible!
We're getting into the meat and potatoes tomorrow.
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