With a high definition antenna you can watch HDTV for free and stop paying for the cables HDTV programming package. These important key factors would help you to decide the right type of antenna suited for your location and your home. You should also remember that there is nothing called as “one size fits all” where high definition antennas are concerned.
You do not need special antennas are necessary to receive the new HDTV signal. In fact, HDTV is and will broadcast on many of the same channel frequencies that traditional television has been broadcasting on for years. Do not think that all HDTV signals will be broadcast on the UHF (14-69) frequency band. Actually every television broadcasting market in the U.S. will have at least one or more VHF (2-13) and UHF (14-69) HDTV channels. You do not need to replace you existing TV antenna to receive HDTV as your existing antenna can receive both VHF (2-13) and UHF (14-69) TV signals and is in proper working order.
There is no need to purchase two antennas. You can easily get a combination of UHF/VHF/FM antenna from any of the reliable antenna manufacturers. Do no think that because of the limits in channel space allotted for television broadcasting, most HDTV channels are temporarily assigned to UHF channels and will permanently be assigned in February 2009. Just remember that there is no difference between a traditional off-air TV antenna and an off-air HDTV antenna. In fact while choosing your antenna, use the same guidelines as used for selecting a traditional antenna. Consider the antenna’s quality, size, range, and how much money you are willing to spend. In most cases, be sure it’s VHF/UHF capable. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
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