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The digital TV antennas were made when the analog satellites for TVs went to a Digital satellite. With a converter box and the digital antennas it still makes it possible to use TV that still use the old rabbit ears.

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Does Radio Shack sell digital antennaes?

Radio Shack does offer antennas that can be used for digital TVs. You can view more about this at www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3611256


Do televisions still have antennas?

There might be a few rare older televisions that have antennas, but nationally across all the tv stations, programing have all switched to digital as accordance with law.


What is the average cost of a digital antenna?

Digital antennas usually cost around $40. However you can find cheaper digital antennas that are used.


What is the best digital tv antenna on the market?

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what is the alternative to televistion antennas?

Digital broadcast TV is an excellent alternative to television antennas because it allows the user to have cable picture quality viewing as well as addtional channels for no cost.


What sizes do digital digital television antenna come in?

There are many different sizes of digital television antennas. There are some that are very small and others that are large. If you look around you can find many different ones that may suit your needs.


Are the newer flat screen TV's required to use digital television antennas?

You do not need to use a newer flat screen television to use a digital television antenna. They should work with older tv sets if you have a converter box.


If you have a digital tv and an outdoor antennae do you need a converter box?

In the US the answer is probably not. Digital and analog TV broadcasts use the same frequencies and antennas. Digital TV is more fussy about signal quality than the older analog signals. So if you get marginal analog reception, figure on getting a new antenna for digital. The idea that there are special HDTV antennas is just marketing hype. Any antenna that gives you better digtial reception will also give you better digital reception.


What indoor antenna is best for receiving digital over the air television in a city where a tall building is in the way?

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Where can I find a digital antenna for TV?

Well, I would recommend going to your local future shop or best buy store because they offer their products for an incredibly reasonable, low price. They offer a lot of digital antennas for different types of televisions.


Are there TV antennas available for portable DVD players?

I dont think there are or will be any TV antennas available for portable DVD players. DVD players are meant to play DVDs and cannot be used as Television, so any question or doubt of antennas does not arise. As far as my knowledge goes this isn't possible.


What are the downfalls of using TV antennas?

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