OTA

[stimpson]

Should I wait untill the Feb analog/dig. to buy an OTA? Also, what is a good buy for one around 100 bucks?

 

[KE4EST]

It won't make any difference when you buy it. They are all the same even the ones that say HD ready or digital ready. It is just a sales pitch thing. I have found this one to work great:

160" Long Dual Boom, 57-Element Antenna - RadioShack.com

 

[KE4EST]

I have owned several of this model over the years and have installed quite a few for customers. They are great for $100 dollars.

 

[garys]

Go to AntennaWeb or TV Fool - Home and get their recommendations for what you need in your areas. I got away with one for around $40.

 

[stimpson]

Will check those out. Thanks for the info fellas.

 

[goldengoose]

I agree- you might only need an indoor antenna- Radio shack and many local SAT stores allow you to try and return. A 29.99 RCA indoor antenna worked for me. Picked up from my SAT dealer.

 

[navychop]

One strong suggestion. Avoid anything from Terk. They tend to sell stuff that is good looking, over priced, and under performing.

 

[stimpson]

I agree- you might only need an indoor antenna- Radio shack and many local SAT stores allow you to try and return. A 29.99 RCA indoor antenna worked for me. Picked up from my SAT dealer.

I did that right after I got my 722 a few months ago. I picked up some powered rabbit ears from RS. Worked great, but the wife said no way to the ugly looking things. I'm sure I can get away with a small indoor/outdoor type I can mount on my deck.

 

[tkwasny]

RCVR Sensitivity

Both my 211 and 722 rcv the OTA signal at about 20% lower than when I use the SAME CONNECTOR and plug it directly into the back of any HDTV. Stations I get solid with ~lower medium signal strength directly to the HDTV, but pick up only randomly and occassionally... just barely using the SAT OTA tuner.

Just thought I'd warn you.