Question Digital antennas

[Deb 336]

I live in a garden apartment, (If you're old enough, think Laverne and Shirley). Basically it's half underground. The standard rabbit ears or flat antennas have never worked for me no matter where I put them. I currently have Xfinity and I can't stand them. Before I go to YouTube TV I want to explore the option of a digital antenna. If I can't pull in a signal with an analog antenna might a digital one work better? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thx.

 

[COLGeek]

It really depends on where you live and how far away you are from local transmitters. Since the cost for an antenna is relatively low, give it a shot.

Keep in mind, a digital antenna is not a replacement for cable offerings. You'll only receive standard networks and their "side channels". You won't receive the channels normally associated with cable/streaming (i.e., ESPN, CNN, etc).

 

[Deb 336]

It really depends on where you live and how far away you are from local transmitters. Since the cost for an antenna is relatively low, give it a shot.

Keep in mind, a digital antenna is not a replacement for cable offerings. You'll only receive standard networks and their "side channels". You won't receive the channels normally associated with cable/streaming (i.e., ESPN, CNN, etc).

Thanks. Local channels is all I want anyway.

 

[COLGeek]

What is your budget for such a purchase?

I have one of these. It is "ok", not great. Placement can help at times, but local conditions definitely have an impact on performance and I live within an area where solid reception should be consistent (it isn't).

Your mileage will vary, so to speak.

https://www.amazon.com/Updated-Ampl...-Amplifier/dp/B0D33LBMD1?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

 

[Deb 336]

No clue what they cost, but since I can get it from Amazon and return it if it doesn't work, I guess it's unlimited.

 

[COLGeek]

No clue what they cost, but since I can get it from Amazon and return it if it doesn't work, I guess it's unlimited.

Did you ever get an antenna? If so, which one and how is it working for you?

 

[Deb 336]

No I did not. Since I've tried them before and they didn't work I was advised by someone in the know, that it wasn't worth messing around with anymore. So I just went with YouTube TV

 

[COLGeek]

No I did not. Since I've tried them before and they didn't work I was advised by someone in the know, that it wasn't worth messing around with anymore. So I just went with YouTube TV

Understood. As stated before, "you mileage may vary" in terms of how well they work in various locations.

YTTV isn't too bad, I'm not a fan of the channel/menu interface.

 

[Deb 336]

Understood. As stated before, "you mileage may vary" in terms of how well they work in various locations.

YTTV isn't too bad, I'm not a fan of the channel/menu interface.

It IS confusing.