Can this antenna be used with an older TV that needs an OTA translator box?
318539
I am not sure what you mean by a OTA translator box is, but if you are referring to a digital converter box box, the answer is yes.That is exactly how I am using it and it works very well. I think I get a better picture than I did when I used cable. This antenna pays for itself in about one month.
318540
It will connect to the convertor box yes, but of course not directly to your old analogue tv input
318541
I assume that it will,there is no reason that it shouldn`t. But you are missing out on a free HD signal that your antenna . I recently purchased a flat screen HD tv at a pawn shop for less that $100.
318542
Yes should work fine; just connect antenna to the OTA box, and the OTA box to the TV.
318543
I am not sure what you mean by a OTA translator box is, but if you are referring to a digital converter box box, the answer is yes. That is exactly how I am using it and it works very well. I think I get a better picture than I did when I used cable. This antenna pays for itself in about one month.
2273154
Technically speaking your TV should have a built-in ATSC tuner in order to receive OTA (over the air) broadcast. Most recent model TV's do. You'd have to check the TV specs. As a last resort you can buy a separate tuner if need be.
1497446
No OTA compatibility. Works only in conjunction with ka/ku DirecTV satellite dishes.
2155543
Yes, just like from rabbit ears or other over the air antennas to the in port on your VCR and then another cable to your TV or converter box for older TV's.
459401
Probably not. You need to have a "Digital" and not an analog TV receiver. You can get a box to translate digital to analog.
648902
I do not believe so. I believe that this is just meant to convert analog to digital. What you probably need is a set of bunny ears, which my family has while we wait for our antenna to be set up. You might want to talk to a television expert about this.
1928020
I wouldn't recomend this one for a first time converter box buyer. This one has way too many problems if all you want to do is watch tv on an older analog tv. I bought this box and I hate it. And NO you don't need a new antenna. My other box (RCA DTA800B1) works fine with my old UHF antenna.
1682617
Yes, as others have said, if your TV has its own digital tuner (explained by others). Or, you can do it with a standard set-top box attached to your older TV. I have a cable splitter splitting the antenna signal to the HW150 and my old set-top box, which is connected to the TV. Then I have the output from the HW150 feeding into the TV's auxillary jacks (and a Roku fed into the 2nd set of auxillary jacks). I have a bunch of remotes, but it doesn't take long for it to become 2nd nature as to which does what. The TV remote switches between inputs. It all works great and I have maximum flexibility without spending a lot of dough. Yes, as others have said, if your TV has its own digital tuner (explained by others). Or, you can do it with a standard set-top box attached to your older TV. I have a cable splitter splitting the antenna signal to the HW150 and my old set-top box, which is connected to the TV. Then I have the output from the HW150 feeding into the TV's auxillary jacks (and a Roku fed into the 2nd set of auxillary jacks). I have a bunch of remotes, but it doesn't take long for it to become 2nd nature as to which does what. The TV remote switches between inputs. It all works great and I have maximum... » Read More Yes, as others have said, if your TV has its own digital tuner (explained by others). Or, you can do it with a standard set-top box attached to your older TV. I have a cable splitter splitting the antenna signal to the HW150 and my old set-top box, which is connected to the TV. Then I have the output from the HW150 feeding into the TV's auxillary jacks (and a Roku fed into the 2nd set of auxillary jacks). I have a bunch of remotes, but it doesn't take long for it to become 2nd nature as to which does what. The TV remote switches between inputs. It all works great and I have maximum flexibility without spending a lot of dough. « Show Less
459398
I am not sure; I know that this antenna works on my HDTV, unsure whether if it would work on an "old school" TV. When I was researching which antenna to buy, I did it via Google; might type in the question into Google.
867459
No...if you have an older TV that doesn't have a digital tuner, you need a converter..but you don't get them from the cable company...you buy em...newer digital TVs will work with just a direct hook up.
742034
Not quite sure why you would need a 'converter box' unless the TV is an older analog set. I just hooked up the antenna to the back of my set & works fine.
1940752
Probably, but you would have to have it connected to a converter box as the signals are now digital - not analog anymore. Any antenna will pick the signals (analog or digital) but the old sets need the converter box.
742035
Depends on if the model has an "NTSC" or "ATSC" tuner. If NTSC, yes you would need a converter box. If ATSC, then no, you would not. It would be worth the investment though!
999003
Essentially yes. Simple TV requires either a HTDV OTA Antenna (ATSC) or Cable (ClearQAM only).
434029
Not if you are using newer Tv this just a antenna. If you need converter now you will need again
1819574
You only need a digital converter box if you currently have an analog television(older tube type/not flat screen) connected to an over-the-air antenna signal.
867460
If your old TVs do not have built in digital ATSC tuners, then you will still need the converter with this antenna. The antenna is only to receive the signal and it does a great job especially with the amplifier. Any TV made after March 2008 should have a digital ATSC tuner as required by law. Any 2008 or newer VCR, DVD or DVR can also be used as the digital tuner by running the cable from the antenna to such as device and then out to the TV.