How to convert an old tv to local channels

[irenemtorres]

I have an old tv which I want to get local channels. What do I need to do ?

 

[kanewolf]

Buy a HD tuner box and connect it. What type of inputs does the old TV have?

 

[Snipergod87]

Are you talking channels from over the air or through your coax cable? OTA you will need a digital antenna, for Coax you may need to pay a monthly fee to rent a decryption box from your cable provider (Like Comcast) depending on where you live.

 

[americanaudiophile]

As has been suggested you will need an over the air digital TV antenna and an over the air tuner.The antenna connects to that and it connects to your TV with either an AV connection or the now useless analog antenna input of the TV.
An HD tuner will have HDMI and component video outputs so it your TV has those get that rather than a converter box which will only have composite video and RF outputs.
Some will allow for recording and time shifting.
Check out
www.channelmaster.com

 

[korz7280]

Buy a HD tuner box and connect it. What type of inputs does the old TV have?

. I have a 1950s tv with no cable screw on adptor . Is there a way to sell get some kind of pictures, local channels, vhs, dvd etc? It has built in antennas?!?

 

[korz7280]

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