Do you need a digital converter box in order to use this antenna?
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An antenna picks up electromagnetic waves. It makes no difference to an antenna if those waves carry analog, digital, or FM content. Therefore there is no such thing as a "digital" antenna, it's all just an advertising gimmick. It's all just electromagnetic waves to an antenna. In most cases when they say "digital" they just mean the UHF-only part of the TV band. Since the change to all digital TV, in some areas, the TV stations broadcast on the UHF band, but not all areas. In my area of NY state, channel 67.1, 67.2, 67.3, & 67.4 broadcast over the old VHF channel 7. Channel 11, broadcasts on the old VHF channel 11. So if you want to pick up the most channels, you'd need an antenna that will pick up UHF & VHF frequencies well. Those thin, small "LEAF" antennas are UHF-only antennas & won't pick up VHF well, but may pick them up anyway if you live close enough to the VHF broadcast tower, & the signal is strong enough where you live. Usually (but there is no set rule), when they say "digital" antenna they're talking about a UHF antenna, because many (but not all) of the digital channels broadcast on the UHF band. You do not need a converter to use any antenna. If you have an older TV that doesn't have a digital tuner to decode the digital signals, you will need a converter box to turn the digital coding to an analog signal that the TV can pick up.
2247291
If you have a digital receiver, it will work, regardless as to whether it is an HD set. If you have an analog set, you will need a digital converter to run the antenna through.
914881
If you live in a digital broadcast area no antenna should be needed. The set is new enough that it should also not require the special box from a couple years ago. I just have basic cable hooked up to it and had to program the tv twice to get all analog and digital channels.
200245
The broadcast signals are digital so you will need a converter box (digital to analog) no matter the antenna you use. Antenna>Converter Box > TV
1249026
is your tv digitall? if not you need a digital convertor then plug the antenna unto it.
1940752
Probably, but you would have to have it connected to a converter box as the signals are now digital - not analog anymore. Any antenna will pick the signals (analog or digital) but the old sets need the converter box.
146590
The local channels have all gone to digital, and if you have a digital tv, this antenna picks up the local stations. It will NOT convert an older tv (analog) to a digital. You still need a digital converter for that.
133897
I used this antenna connected to a digital tv through the converter box (before I realized I didn't have to.) It worked fine, so I agree with the others, it should be no problem.
1500591
If you are using an old CRT tv, yes you would need a digital converter. If you have a newer HDTV with a digital tuner you will not need a digital converter box.
1704434
Seems like a conversion box will still be needed...television stations have converted to digital signals (used to be analog) and the old TV's cannot view the digital signals without a conversion box
1793707
Yes it gets digital but you must use digital connections which would be anything but coaxial. If you mean does it have a digital Turner then the answer is no you will need a box.
1590953
The antena will work fine but you still need a converter box to get digital stations.
1934973
I did not need the conversion box. I just screwed it into my digital flat TV and it worked fine. Just scan for channels. I get about 20 local channels here in mid town Memphis, Tn. I have to move it a little sometimes because of air planes. Im close to FedEx and the airport.
1583636
You won't need to use the female unless you are going to add another standard type antenna input. It's an included option
2195655
No it does NOT need a converter box. It's a digital television. All it needs is an air antenna to get network television.
1229026
Yes, it works very well with a digital signal converter box. I bought this antenna to use with my converter box. Since I've upgraded my televisions, I don't need the converter box any longer, however, I kept the antenna to plug into my television and it works great.
648902
I do not believe so. I believe that this is just meant to convert analog to digital. What you probably need is a set of bunny ears, which my family has while we wait for our antenna to be set up. You might want to talk to a television expert about this.