Here's the cheapo alternative. I set up my antenna this way and it
works perfectly if all you want are the local broadcast channels. I
got this info off the web but unfortunately didn't record the site.
You could use this until you need to get an HDTV.
>>
So you bought a high performance TV and a set of $20.00 rabbit ears
and there are lines on channels 2-6. Go buy a set of rabbit ears that
has *only* a coax connector on the back, throw the cable supplied
with it in the bin for 'twist ties'. Also buy an inexpensive surge
suppressor that has a cable protector, enough RG-6 cable and
connectors for two cables.
* Make one cable long enough to get the antenna away from the set
(12ft) and the other to connect the antenna to the surge suppressor.
* Connect the long cable to the set and the other end to the surge
suppressor.
* Find an outlet away from the set and plug the surge suppressor in
(pick the most sane order for all of this.)
* Connect the shorter cable to the surge suppressor and connect the
other end to the antenna.
You're done and if you thought carefully you would have put the
antenna near your easy chair so you can adjust the picture or put the
antenna where you'll get the best reception and prevent interference.
The surge suppressor was needed to ground the other end of the coax
so as not to make the outer shield an antenna for the interference
from the TV's power supply. This method can also help allevate 'dead
spots' when using rabbit ears. <<
Another tip: For some reason, VCRs generally get better reception
than TVs, so plug your antenna into the VCR that's attached to your TV.
Maggie
On Mar 5, 2007, at 7:32 AM, Robin Gresham-Chin wrote:
Hi,
I hope to get rid of cable. I am thinking of buying an indoor HDTV
antenna. I don't have a HDTV and I am not planning on buying one
until my ten year old TV dies. I heard you can use the HD antenna
and get clear reception even on analogue TV. Anybody know my best
options? Has anyone used the newer indoor antennas in our area? I
have gone to the antennaweb site and I found my orientation and
antenna type.
Thanks,
Robin
