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HDTV with basic cable?
ok i have a HDTV hooked up to basic cable. Obivously i don't get any HD channels. Is there a way to get HD channels without a HD cable box or an HD antenna?
Sorry guys, antennas are out of the question, my HDTV is in the basement...
5 Answers
- jjki_11738Lv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
Yes you can, if your TV has a QAM tuner. More and more new TVs are coming with QAM tuners in addition to the standard NTSC and ATSC tuners. If you don't have it, you'll need a cable box or an antenna. There is no such thing as an HDTV antenna-that's a marketing gimmick.
- 1 decade ago
If your TV has a QAM tuner you can. You might even get a few music channels as well depending on what cable company you get service from. If your TV has a QAM tuner just go to your menu and hit setup and do a channel search. If it doesnt you can go to your local electronics store and buy a HD antenna. Either way good luck!
Source(s): I work for Comcast - 1 decade ago
no you cant, even local channels like 2 4 7 will not be seen in HD...just go buy a HD antenna, they are only 40 bucks
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