Antenna?

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Jerry

Wondering what kind and where to purchase a antenna for my flat screen Sharp TV? Thanks in advance.
 
May 24, 2004
7,179
CC 30 South Florida
If it is for the boat get an omnidirectional

and install it at the mast or at a pole or arch in the cockpit. WM, Defender they all carry them. About $100.
 

Mulf

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Dec 2, 2003
400
Hunter 410 Chester, MD (Kent Island)
Analog to digital not that big an issue, see my...

post at the bottom of the list on link below: http://archives.sailboatowners.com/pviewarch.htm?fno=0&sku=2008126131842.5&id=540538&ptl=#2008131101521.97 I am very happy with the 12 volt digital converter running my 12 volt LCD tv.
 
Jun 6, 2006
6,990
currently boatless wishing Harrington Harbor North, MD
I've been wondering......

Will an analog antenna pick up digital signals. My thinking is that EM is EM and just because you send the data digitally will not really require a change in antennas. Another way of asking the question; is there such a thing as an "only digital" antenna?
 
Sep 25, 2008
7,496
Alden 50 Sarasota, Florida
Digital TV antenna

Although there are things advertized as such, if you already have a Tv antenna, regardless of what it is or where it is located, you don't need to buy anything different. Any Tv antenna will work effectively in receiving digital signals. I just tried one tis weekend and the enhanced picture is really amazing plus there are many more channels about which to complain there is nothing decent to watch...
 
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