new antennae

sparks · 6-Jan-2013, 10:31 PM

Hi All,
Can someone point me in the right direction? Tried to post my co-ordinates where it says ' CLICK HERE". not sure how to do it.
I have a 2005 flatscreen TV. Not sure if it is digital or HD. Recently installed a Clearstream 4 HDTV antennae in my attic with an RG-6 co-ax running about 70ft to my TV. I am in Central Jersey and pointed towards NYC, but nothing but snow. Do I need an amp or digital converter? Was hoping to get channels 2,4,5,7,9,11 and 13. Looks like I may the wrong unit. Any help wouold be appreciated.
Thanks!

Stereocraig · 6-Jan-2013, 11:45 PM

You probably don't have a digital tuner in a 2005 set, since there is no such thing as snow in digital tuners. Get a set top box and plug it in through your TV's AV inputs.

An attic install, will also give you reception problems. Mount the antenna on the roof, or put up a tower.

sparks · 7-Jan-2013, 12:11 AM

Thank you Craig.
Just got back from BestBuy and compared the cost. My TV is old and not HD. The cost of a box was $60.00, and the cost of a low-budget TV with HD was $119.00, so I solved my problem by buying the TV. I now get 50 channels, and the major networks I want. Although not all are HD. SO nice not to be a slave to the cable company. Now I just have to find a cheaper internet service and Im golden!

ADTech · 7-Jan-2013, 2:36 PM

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Although not all are HD

They're all digital, but only the "main" channels are going to be hi-def. The remaining sub-channels will usually be lower resolution standard def.

Glad to hear that the C4 worked out for you!