I'm using the Magnavox converter. Compared to my HDTV, I'd say that reception is the same, only that the converter changes channels a lot faster than the tuner in the TV. Actually the converter has a longer run of coax than the TV.
Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: Mark To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 9:55 AM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT- Digital TV converter box issues Mike, I know of a couple of people who were able to "get around" the address issue by adding "Apartment 2" to the address, and using a different name (like a daughter, son, etc.). Now it looks like a multiple occupancy rather than a single-family home. But since the government is either out of, or running WAY behind on distributing coupons, this may be a moot point. I only have one brand here (Magnavox) and it doesn't work well, IMHO. I bought the Magnavox because it allows signal pass-through - most of the boxes for sale do NOT. Of course, that won't be an issue after February, since there will be no analog signal that you'd want to pass through anyway, but in the meantime. It was mainly so I could test, and the results I've seen are not impressive. Like I stated in an earlier message, I feel the receiver leaves a lot to be desired, sensitivity-wise. (Unless the transmitters are operating at a lower power.) The boxes seem to need a LOT of signal in order to decode properly. Mark - N9WYS
