HDTV Antennae (recommendations?) - Blu-ray Forum

The Don · 01-28-2008, 02:59 PM

I am deciding to go with a HDTV Antennae since there is never anything on cable and I pay over 200 a month for all this crap...

I'd rather just buy Blu-rays and watch the local stations in HD...

is anyone able to recommend anything?

johnnymech · 01-28-2008, 03:14 PM

I got one, I think an RCA, for about $30. It picked up my local channels in HD. Check it out and return it if you don't like it.

MouseRider · 01-28-2008, 03:41 PM

The Philips/Zenith Silver Sensor has been on the top lists and one of the best for the price and simplicity to set up.

That's assuming that you're within range and don't have any physical barriers to your local operators OTA signals.

The Don · 01-28-2008, 04:09 PM

I was going to get one for the outside...

since we have a HDTV in the living room and the basement...I'm concerned that the basement won't be able to pick up signals..

kpkelley · 01-28-2008, 04:14 PM

Depends on your proximity to broadcast tower, but I use two Terk directionals and they are much better for my burb than my previous multidirectional.

The Don · 01-28-2008, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpkelley

Depends on your proximity to broadcast tower, but I use two Terk directionals and they are much better for my burb than my previous multidirectional.

I live in the city...not sure if that helps or hurts my chances of getting good reception without the PQ breaking up and looking all pixellated..

MouseRider · 01-28-2008, 04:57 PM

ChannelMaster makes great outdoor antennas. I got one of the big VHF/UHFs several years back when they started OTA HD broadcasts.

What I would recommend is go to a OTA HD forum and look for someone in your area before you invest in anything more than $50.

AVS did have a decent one when I was still going OTA.

tron3 · 02-08-2008, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MouseRider

The Philips/Zenith Silver Sensor has been on the top lists and one of the best for the price and simplicity to set up.

That's assuming that you're within range and don't have any physical barriers to your local operators OTA signals.

Ditto. I have three of these in my home. Get all the old local analog channels in digital and more.

http://www.amazon.com/Philips-PHDTV1...2483434&sr=8-2

mdabb · 02-08-2008, 02:26 PM

Check out HDTVPRIMER.com & SOLIDSIGNAL.com

More than helpful!

01-28-2008, 02:59 PM	#1
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	HDTV Antennae (recommendations?) I am deciding to go with a HDTV Antennae since there is never anything on cable and I pay over 200 a month for all this crap... I'd rather just buy Blu-rays and watch the local stations in HD... is anyone able to recommend anything?

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01-28-2008, 03:14 PM	#2
johnnymech Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Eastern, USA 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:576 DVD collection:634 Blu-ray reviews:4	I got one, I think an RCA, for about $30. It picked up my local channels in HD. Check it out and return it if you don't like it.

01-28-2008, 03:41 PM	#3
MouseRider Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	The Philips/Zenith Silver Sensor has been on the top lists and one of the best for the price and simplicity to set up. That's assuming that you're within range and don't have any physical barriers to your local operators OTA signals.

01-28-2008, 04:09 PM	#4
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	I was going to get one for the outside... since we have a HDTV in the living room and the basement...I'm concerned that the basement won't be able to pick up signals..

01-28-2008, 04:14 PM	#5
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	Depends on your proximity to broadcast tower, but I use two Terk directionals and they are much better for my burb than my previous multidirectional.

01-28-2008, 04:57 PM	#7
MouseRider Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	ChannelMaster makes great outdoor antennas. I got one of the big VHF/UHFs several years back when they started OTA HD broadcasts. What I would recommend is go to a OTA HD forum and look for someone in your area before you invest in anything more than $50. AVS did have a decent one when I was still going OTA.

02-08-2008, 02:26 PM	#9
mdabb Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Trading Score:1	Check out HDTVPRIMER.com & SOLIDSIGNAL.com More than helpful!

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