2006-09-23 15:09:56 · 4 answers · asked by smoooth_71 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
assuming you have an HD tv, you will either need a terrestial HD antenna on your roof or cable or satellite
2006-09-23 15:20:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
70 miles is pretty far for HD signals but, give it a shot. All HD is on the UHF spectrum so, a rooftop antenna with an excellent UHF section is a must. I bought the biggest one I could get from Radio Shack.
Use the best RG6 cable you can get. I had to rip out all of the cheap stuff I bought and replace it with AudioQuest RG6 because the shielding was so poor on the cheap stuff that I got all kinds of interference. After replacing with the good stuff - everything was fine.
There is no substitute for mounting on the rooftop. Placing it in an attic cuts down reception by about 30%!
Use www.antennaweb.org to enter in your address and get the compass direction from your house to the broadcast towers. Be sure to enter your COMPLETE address.
You may need a pre amp and amp kit, not to be confused with a common "antenna booster". Pre-amp/amp kits usually cost $100 to $200.
If all else fails, DirecTV offers HDTV local channels in dozens of markets with more being added every few months.
2006-09-23 16:56:01 · answer #2 · answered by mimalmo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The sat container ought to have a port on your Antenna. The HD indicators will might desire to be decoded additionally, so for you to run it by using the tuner, until your television has one already. you do not want a particular Antenna to benefit highdef. intense def is broadcast theu UHF and a few VHF. Now you will might desire to understand the place you benefit is ultimate on your antenna, your front to back ratio. flow on line and discover the path maximum stations are broadcasting from on your section. often by utilising a zipper code...element it there, ought to get your locals and HD. it is going to seem in a format similiar to 2 for neighborhood 2-a million for top def and so on. From the Antenna run to the port on your receiver and additionally you need to have it. additionally, on your setup reveal screen on your receiver menu, you will possibly have a benefit meter. you have got that on and alter your antenna and watch for sign power on the bar. Sounds complicated yet in steps its under no circumstances.
2016-12-15 13:16:15 · answer #3 · answered by salguero 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need an HDTV first
2006-09-23 15:23:16 · answer #4 · answered by hotty 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋