[GTALUG] ot: sort of, is it really impossible to get real cable anymore?

[Karen Lewellen]

Ah...I need both.
as shared I am going to be certain I do not already have an acts converter 
box, Scott's idea with its record and  media play sounds like there may be 
access barriers to the technology.
I do  like Channel master as a brand, the thing about the less expensive 
model is that there is only one of them left in stock.  Amazon Canada is 
easy, only  in terms of how well their site is behaving, will be calling 
tonight because they are messing with my browser again sighs.
may seek a less layered converter box then Scott's model, or hunt the 
manual before I buy.
Still I have a single investment solution that gives me a start.
Thanks,
Karen



On Wed, 29 Nov 2023, Evan Leibovitch wrote:

> On Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 5:01 PM Karen Lewellen <klewellen at shellworld.net>
> wrote:
>
>> Okay Evan,
>> Let me walk through this completely.
>> 1, because my television does not  include either digital, or HDMI built in
>> will I also need an HDMI to RCA adapter to connect say this last antenna?
>>
>
> The antenna has a coaxial cable that will screw into the TV you have.
> However, as has been mentioned, that TV's tuner is unable to use the
> digital signals being broadcast and nobody is broadcasting in analog
> anymore.
> So you would need either the ATSC digital converter box Scott mentioned or
> a modern TV.
>
> The coaxial cable would go from the antenna to the ATSC digital converter,
> which can connect to your TV (or any monitor) via HDMI. The tuner used is
> in the adapter, bypassing the one in the TV. Indeed, the ATSC converter
> comes with its own remote control that would replace the one for your TV.
>
> 2. it might? result in my getting High definition TV channels as well as
>> the over the air variety?
>>
>
> Assuming you will have reception from your window-mounted antenna, yes the
> result will be HD. In fact there is no middle ground, the stations will
> either be HD or unavailable.
>
> 3. if I do not also need the  HDMI adapter, is it because the antenna
> option has
>> its own ability to connect?
>>
>
> The antenna's own coaxial cable goes into the ATSC converter and the
> converter connects to the TV by either a direct HDMI cable or by coaxial
> cable.
> No further adapters are necessary.
>
> Yes, ordering is certainly easy, so long as what is in the box is all I
>> need.
>>
>
> Yes. I recommend Amazon versus Best Buy in this specific case because the
> latter uses a third-party reseller that has a low rating. And this way you
> can order both items at once.
>
> So the two items would be:
> The same ATSC converter Scott mentioned:
> https://www.amazon.ca/Mediasonic-HOMEWORX-HW130STB-Converter-Recording/dp/B01EW098XS/ref=sr_1_4
> And the antenna:
> https://www.amazon.ca/Channel-Master-FLATenna-Ultra-Thin-Antenna/dp/B074TWSQFM/ref=sr_1_5
>
> The converter is available for next day delivery, the antenna next week. If
> you need everything quickly there is an alternative antenna that seems
> almost as good but is available for delivery this week:
> https://www.amazon.ca/One-All-Amplified-Reception-14503/dp/B07FLCXW1G/ref=sr_1_16
>
> Shopping in person carries challenges.
>>
>
> That's why I was surprised at the Sayal option being considered. I like
> that store, but it may not be the easiest path to what you want.
>
> - Evan
>