Will my tv converter box help me receive more channels?

My dad has/had a converter box. He now has switched to cable. You will get those two stations the same as they are. Maybe a bit clearer. But no worriess, you will have new channels. Coverter boxes allows you to still see television and supplies you with new channels that cable has too. Like news and stuff, but nothing fancy. its still, basic tv. (what a bummer)

Good Luck!

You may be out of luck. If you're only getting two analog channels out of all that might be in your area, and poorly at that, you likely won't get any digital channels without an antenna upgrade. A weak analog signal is often watchable, just snowy, but a weak digital signal won't show up at all.

I'm guessing that the over-the-air (OTA) reception via an indoor antenna at your location is not good, and there probably isn't much you can do to improve it. I could recommend a top-of-the-line indoor antenna that you might try if you want to risk around U.S. $40, but frankly, the evidence you've supplied doesn't make me really confident. But check the two links below for help. The first is the suggested antenna, and the second is a calculator that will tell you what to expect at your location for OTA reception.

Bottom line may be that if a good outside antenna is not feasible for you, you're going to have to spring for cable or satellite for TV after 2/17/09 (in the U.S.).

Well the SIGNAL STRENGTH of your TV stations has EVERYTHING to do with your ability to get MORE CHANNELS....

First, an amplifier would be a wise choice to get, most are $30 to $50 and it pre-amplifies the signal so the TV gets a stronger signal into it.

Second, a Good outdoor antenna will capture more signal than an indoor antenna can, but putting an indoor antenna UP higher can help too.

Third, a TV converter box can only process TV signals...it does not improve or amplify the signals, so it's REAL IMPORTANT to get as much signal to that box as you can give it.

Start with the amp, and putting your antenna as high as you can get it.

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Don't know for sure, I get the impression it's just what you've always got. Might be a better picture. Isn't there some kind of TV shop near you to ask? Or are you in a rural area?

They will be clear, but may get block, due to you having a weak signal.

Either get a large aerial, put it high with an amplifier or a satellite dish...