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davidn
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Apr 19, 2009, 6:46 PM

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I recently bought a Vizio LCD HDTV and currently have a basic cable package with only a few channels other than the local channels. These channels look poor in quality on my TV. Is there any way I can watch these channels in HD? I am currently using a digital to analog TV converter box even though I dont need it.

I heard I can watch these channels in HD if I purchase an HD antenna.

Would this antenna allow me to watch my channels in HD? http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?afftrack=u195948t1298375f0fp0c0s578&b=79357&u=101512&m=12447&urllink=www2.meritline.com%2Fartec-an1-digital-flat-antenna---p-31475.aspx

Thanks in advance!

techchris
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Apr 19, 2009, 7:41 PM

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you only get HD if the tv companies transmit in HD

jts1957
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May 6, 2009, 10:47 AM

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Your TV, when hooked to an antenna and with its control settings set correctly will allow you to receive Network (CBS, NBC, ABC, WB, Fox, PBS, etc.) in HD - No DVT box needed.

Digital to Analog converter boxes allow owners of older sets to receive DIGITAL programming in Standard Definition (SD).

Lastly, in order to receive HD programming from your Cable/Satellite company, You must subscribe to their HD package(s) and use their HD equipment.

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denonjapan
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Jul 23, 2009, 4:27 AM

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David, did you read your question before posting? You said you have a VISIO lcd Tv (digital i assume) connected to a basic cable. Why would you use a digital to analog converter box when you're aiming for an HD quality, knowing you have an HD CAPABLE tv?...DIGITAL TO ANALOG?

Also, there's no such thing as HD ANTENNA. Antenna is antena even if it was made by clothes hangers. The problem is: You need to contact your cable provider and have your current box replace to digital receiver. it cost you extra $5 monthly. if you want it free. have a rooftop antenna for $50 bucks and enjoy locals in HD.

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karkate
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Aug 10, 2009, 10:41 PM

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Hi..
I dont think you can get it
if and ony if the HD tv
companies transmit in HD
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cherishyou
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Sep 7, 2009, 9:09 AM

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maybe you should contact with the local department of digital tv .they will help you solve this problems !
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KHudson
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Oct 8, 2009, 11:58 PM

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I have 2 vizio's....I connected them to an over the air antenna from wal-Mart...BAM....get about 9 local's in HD for free!
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kurt416
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Nov 21, 2009, 8:57 PM

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Cable providers are required by FCC regulation to carry unencrypted all local TV stations and associated sub channels. If your Vizio has a QAM tuner, also known as cable tuner, you can get all digital unencrypted channels that your cable company lets you have for free. Simply do a channel scan.

However, the local channels may not be in HD format as the resolution is not specified by the FCC. In that case you need an antenna for local channels or a cable converter box for both local and cable channels in HD format.

For example, in the Phoenix, AZ metro area I can get all local stations in 1080i format with my analog cable service. A converter box for HD cable service is $24/month which includes about 70 HD cable channels.

The type of antenna you need depends on your location and distance from the station(s). In a metro area a powered indoor antenna - $25 and up - should be adequate. In a rural area you might need a roof antenna.

Kurt

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