I have Comcast cable service, but no digital converter box...would this replace the DCB and allow me to get all the cable channels?
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No. This device picks up digital broadcast signals. That means the signals that the television stations transmit over the air.
1989424
No, this anntena will only allow you to receive over the air tv. It does what the old rabbit ears did, only better. You do get HD quality.
1989425
Hello Bonnie, I would love to answer this question for you but I'm afraid that I can't. I bought this to replace the antenna that came with a 7" RCA portable television that I'd purchase previously. It picked up 32 channels and works pretty good...but I don't know if it's going to work with your Comcast Cable service. I'm sorry that I could not be of much help to you!
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I do not think so. This is really just an antenna not a cable box substitute.Unfortunately it is also not a very good antenna. It only brought in one station in an area where my neighbors reliably got 6 or 7 channels. I do not know how to return it but it is back in it's box and of no use to me.
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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.
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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!
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Most likely not. This DVR uses a Coaxial Input (the kind used by over-the-air antennas). While the cable input into your "Cable Box" is a coaxial input, this device does not have the ability to convert the (scrambled/digital) signal from the cable company into a picture you could view on your television. Your best bet would be to ask your cable provider to supply a DVR which is designed to work on their system.
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No this will not take the place of the digital box. Only bring in channels clear that it can pick up, mostly local channel.
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Short answer is "yes". This device neither inputs nor outputs digital -- you'll need an analog output (rca stereo and video) from your cable box to input to it, and it has an analog output for your TV.
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Hi Susan. You don't need a digital TV converter. You can connect the RCA Antenna directly to cable input of your flat TV. But the signal that you will get from broadcast through this antenna will usually depend on your location. I think digital converters are needed only to old tvs(analog tvs).
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Not sure what that means, but I think I read somewhere that is for the digital converter boxes like from Comcast?? If so, then yes - works mine perfectly and super simple to set up. LOVE IT!
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If you are using an old CRT tv, yes you would need a digital converter. If you have a newer HDTV with a digital tuner you will not need a digital converter box.
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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.
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Are you sure you have an analog TV? Please double check. I don't think you need a converter box for this particular TV. If you don't have cable, get an old school antenna.
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A converter is not required to receive digital channels as broadcast TV is now digital. You will need a converter in order to view HD TV. I am on cable so I cannot state whether or not a digital antenna is required for non-cable users.
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I just bought this model, and both the salesman and my cable company told me that I will need a box to get HD channels. Are they selling me a bill of goods? I don't want to pay for a cable box if I don't need one. We are currently running the TV (analog only) from just the cable with no cable box. pananer
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Yes, all you need is a digital converter box which can be picked up for $38 and you will be all set to receive free over the air channels with the Cable Cutter antenna. Any digital converter will work, but we recommend this one:Mediasonic HW180STB HomeWorx HDTV Digital Converter Box with Media Player Function, Dolby Digital and HDMI Out (Old Version)
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Yes, you can, if the tv is digital, but you don't get to much channels; at least I didn't get enough channels. With the converter box I got much more channels. Maybe the area that you live has better recession that my area.
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I am still using VCR's and my cable goes directly to my TV so right now I can watch and record different channels. If I get digital cable, then everything changes because I will have a cable box.
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After I thought about this, I think I have the answer. It may be switching box for your antenna input between cable and digital over the air that is being converted to a cable signal. Just a thought. You set your television up to receive a type of signal input for your antenna input, either air or cable. I have Time Warner and local stations are incorporated into their channel package. Go to your cable company's website, sign in and look for "Chat" and ask. They will be glad to answer.Have a great day!Mark