Is this an antenna that is compatible with just a converter box? I am looking for an antenna but never used a smart antenna before. We have an antenna mounted outside to a pole for our other tv and converter box. Could anyone help me?
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I just hooked it up to the TV and put it in the window upright right next to the TV--it worked on top of the TV too. It works great--really clear picture. It's thin and lightweight. Pam
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No it does NOT need a converter box. It's a digital television. All it needs is an air antenna to get network television.
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Ray: Just go to Home Depot and purchase a 15' length of 1 1/4 " diameter aluminum pole. Any pole will do however. This antenna works best in the attic. Just mount the pole on the crossbeam somewhere and then aim it in the appropriate direction. In my case I bought a $10.00 pre-amp to give the signal a boost but I probably would not need it. It sounds like it will be outside. That's ok. Just a utility pole of some kind will work. I assume you will anchor it with a cement foundation, which is why mounting it inside(in the attic)works better. It is a Great Antenna and delivers HD pictures. You save money too. You won't need Cable or Satellite Dish anymore. Ray: Just go to Home Depot and purchase a 15' length of 1 1/4 " diameter aluminum pole. Any pole will do however. This antenna works best in the attic. Just mount the pole on the crossbeam somewhere and then aim it in the appropriate direction. In my case I bought a $10.00 pre-amp to give the signal a boost but I probably would not need it. It sounds like it will be outside. That's ok. Just a utility pole of some kind will work. I assume you will anchor it with a cement foundation, which is why mounting it inside(in the attic)works better. It is a Great Antenna and delivers HD... » Read More Ray: Just go to Home Depot and purchase a 15' length of 1 1/4 " diameter aluminum pole. Any pole will do however. This antenna works best in the attic. Just mount the pole on the crossbeam somewhere and then aim it in the appropriate direction. In my case I bought a $10.00 pre-amp to give the signal a boost but I probably would not need it. It sounds like it will be outside. That's ok. Just a utility pole of some kind will work. I assume you will anchor it with a cement foundation, which is why mounting it inside(in the attic)works better. It is a Great Antenna and delivers HD pictures. You save money too. You won't need Cable or Satellite Dish anymore. « Show Less
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you can use any type of antenna with a co-axial connection (the type you twist & screw). i use a regular pair of $5 "rabbit ears". also, i live in a large city...so signal reception is great and rarely an issue. my box is connected to my tv with an HDMI connection (not included).
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It is a digital TV and has a digital tuner built in. You do not need a converter box. An antenna can be connected directly via a coaxial cable.
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Yes this antenna will still work great,but with an analog TV you need the converter box,I recommend you buy it from Amazon because they sell them for 32 dollars and Walmart sells them for 50 bucks. i didn't know that,so i bought one at wall mart for our tv in the bedroom. If you have a HD flat screen digital TV you don;t need the box.
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I have been using this LAVA antennas for the past 5 years - it is excellent - the only thing is you need to be using it with a digital converter box in order to get the high definition signals that the TV Stations are putting out. I use the converter box called "Zinwell". But I caution you to always shut off the converter box when not in use, otherwise the box will burn- out(die).
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Actually I do not have a HDTV. I have an older TV which I use with a converter box. I attach Mohu 30 antenna to my converter box and it's amazing. I'm sure this antenna can be hooked up to your HDTV via a cable wire and it will work. The antenna is that good. Antenna.web was of great help in my decision to purchase this antenna. BTW I don't even have to mount this antenna. It's sitting right next to my tv on a tv stand. I'm on the 4th floor of my building.
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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.
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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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No well it depends on I there anything wrong with the TV right now the TV has a av cable hook up and a cable wire hook up should work fine so no converter box is needed unless one of them don't work and I don't think you will have a problems with that though anyway if there is something wrong with is and there shouldnt be you can always return it
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Eddy, Most HD TVs will pick up the digital signals (older HD "ready" models require a converter box). So, you shouldn't need a converter box to receive the digital signals, just an antenna. This box will not pick up any digital channels without using an antenna as well. However, if you do need a converter box, I would not recommend this one. I had one and it went out after a few months.
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As long as the cable is connected to the antenna and the TV the other end it will work but it has to be the same cable. If you have a older TV you will have to get the converter box and connect the cable to the box first then to the TV. I know someone who has the converter box and hooked it up that way and it works for her. You can always look on youtube to see how to hook it up just do a TV converter box hook up search at youtube. Hope I helped
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We have an antenna attached to this so we can get the local stations. I would think you could also use a converter box as well.
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I have to buy a DTV converter (because my TV was an older model) to and connect the Antenna to that. Also, like a regular Antenna, I had to move it around (I put mine near the window). I hope this helps.
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If you have an analog TV then you will need a converter. This antenna picks up digital signals and requires a TV with a digital tuner or a digital to analog converter.
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It only needs a converter box if your TV doesn't already have a built-in digital tuner. I happen to have an older HDTV that needed a tuner, so I bought the HomeWorx HW-150PVR on Amazon. That particular tuner has outputs for both standard TVs and HDTVs, which is a big plus compared to some of those converter boxes that only convert to a standard-quality signal. I hooked this antenna to the tuner, and then the tuner to the TV, and the overall setup works great.