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Equipment needed for local stations

Yahoo Message Number: 79302
I have the Concord antenna that apparently only gets analog local TV stations (I'm not certain that it won't, I might only need additional equipment). I frequently want to get local stations but can only use my Motosat. I get HDTV but not local. What do I need to get to receive digital signals? I hope the Concord can be modified because it has three legs to raise it rather than the single pole used for the Winegard antenna. I don't think it will be an easy change out.

Do I need a digital converter box? (If so, do I need one for each TV or can I use one? I understand that I can't use it with a direct connection from the antenna cable because it may carry 12 volts and will ruin the converter box.)

Thanks,

Gene Merryman

2006 Intrigue Ovation II
CC# 12005

Re: Equipment needed for local stations

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Yahoo Message Number: 79306
http://www.barkermfg.com/concord%20sheet%20press.pdf
the mfg might be able to answer your questions. The document at the link above says their antennas are HD compatible but might not apply to older ones. I would give them a call. we had to get digital boxes for both TV's in our '04 Allure to get local channels.

Lonny & Diane
#31065

Re: Equipment needed for local stations

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Yahoo Message Number: 79311
My old batwing antenna on my 2003 Allure (30856) picked up HD local channels very well. Bought a hi-tech replacement antenna at rally that was supposed to get more channels, but I saw no improvement. Shouldn't have wasted the money and kept my old batwing. If you don't have digital TVs, I think you need a converter box too?

Larry

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Yahoo Message Number: 79314
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Quote from: Gene Merryman
Gerry,

I also have the Concord antenna and it works fine for receiving HD, digital signals. If you do not have digital TVs you will need converter boxes.
Lyle Wetherholt
04 Intrigue 11740
> I have the Concord antenna that apparently only gets analog local TV > stations (I'm not certain that it won't, I might only need addi

Re: Equipment needed for local stations

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Yahoo Message Number: 79315
The cost for converter boxes could make a down payment on new digital HD TVs.
Bob WEXLER
SOB

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Yahoo Message Number: 79320
Gene,

Larry is correct. If you don't have digital tv's then you will need a converter box for each tv. I got mine when the government had coupons to use. But confirm whether your tv is digital or not. Mine was High Def. but not digital. I get great reception with my Wineguard omnidirctional attenna but not great at distances.

John

05 Inspire #51399
 

Re: Equipment needed for local stations

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Yahoo Message Number: 79326
I have a digital to analog converter bok I can give you is you want it. Just let me know

Steve & Jane

1998 Intrigue

#10557

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