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You can check the signal strength of your local stations at www.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/dtvmaps/. This
webpage will help you find out whether you remained in the coverage area of your local stations once they
started broadcasting in digital. In addition, for consumers who may wish to purchase outdoor antennas,
information on the appropriate type of outdoor antenna for your location can be obtained at
www.antennaweb.org. Note that the type of antenna needed at a specific location may vary depending on
geographic location, the height at which the antenna is used, the presence of nearby structures and other
local factors.
Try Using Your Existing Antenna First
If your television received good quality reception on analog channels 2-51 with a broadcast antenna, it
should be able to receive digital television (DTV) signals, including high definition television (HDTV) signals,
with the same antenna. You do not need to purchase a "DTV antenna" or an “HDTV antenna” to receive
DTV or HDTV signals; however, your antenna must be able to receive both VHF and UHF signals as
indicated above.
Before making any changes to your current antenna or antenna system, you should check, using your
digital-to-analog converter box or digital TV, to see if your antenna receives the digital signals being
broadcast in your area. Once you have connected your digital-to-analog converter box to your analog TV
and to your antenna, you should perform a “channel scan.” You should also perform a channel scan if your
antenna is connected to a digital TV.
Digital-to-analog converter boxes and digital TVs have a button, usually on the remote control that is
labeled “set-up” or “menu” or some similar term. Press that button to access the set-up menu. Scroll to
Moderate TV Signals
High quality indoor antenna (check the box for information) or an outdoor antenna
may be appropriate
Weak TV Signals
Outdoor antenna is appropriate. See
www.antennaweb.org for guidance on the type
of outdoor antenna you may need.