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how to get basic channels?
i have a newer flat screen, not sure if it is digital ready but lets assume it is because it is about 2-3 years old, dont have cable or a converter box, is it possible for me to get the very basic channels 2-9 for example with just rabbit ears are or those days gone forever ?
3 Answers
- TV guyLv 79 years agoFavorite Answer
You need a proper antenna. How many channels you will get depends on how far you live from the transmitting stations.
- JOELv 49 years ago
If your TV has HDMI connection, etc (which means it's a newer TV), chances are that it'll have a built-in Digital TV Tuner and the good-old rabbit ears will work. But if you want even more channels, then consider spending a bit more on a better antenna. After all, I should know as I haven't had cable and have been using an antenna to get over-the-air (OTA) TV for many years. I've saved thousands on cable bills and watch shows and movies on Netflix and OTA.
However, if your TV doesn't have the built-in tuner, you can easily fix that problem by getting an inexpensive digital converter box from a place like Amazon. Good Luck!
- classicsatLv 79 years ago
You can get your local broadcast stations with an antennna. You need a better antenna than rabbit ears though, as digital is more picky than analog was, about signal.
You won't get basic cable channels that aren't broadcast - you need to subscribe to cable to get them.
