Question 1

will thgis antennae allow me to access local channels without subscribing to a cable service?

Accepted Answer

It can receive local channels without paying any money. For better reception, check for the direction of sign transmitter and use RG6U coaxial cable for extension instead of original cable to give higher signal to noise ratio. Original cable does not give you as many channels as RG6U cable. Stick it to your window as high as possible.

Question 2

What makes this digital or high definition?  Isn't it just an antenna?

Accepted Answer

The signal from TV station could be HD, such as 720, or 1080i.   This antenna simply receives that signal.  It is not the function of this particular antenna.  By the way, I bought two of these, I do not find this model better than others.

Question 3

does this pick up HGTV ?

Accepted Answer

The antenna will pick up HDTV if the station broadcasts in HDTV.
I get 7 or 8 channels in HDTV and about 13 in SDTV

Question 4

My house has a metal roof and I'm about 25 miles from the local TV transmitters. Will this work?

Accepted Answer

The distance is definitely OK.  Metal has a shielding effect on electromagnetic wave.  But you should still get signals from the sides of the house.  I think it depends on the relative position between the antenna and the roof.  You need to really test it out.

Question 5

Has anyone painted his/her antenna?  If so, did it negatively impact reception?  Ideally I'd like to paint the antenna so it matches the wall color.  Please share your thoughts.

Accepted Answer

haven't tried it but I suspect it will have a marginal effect as it works thru my painted walls today :-)

Question 6

How does this have a noise figure?  Does this come with an amplifier?

Accepted Answer

I don't know about the noise figure, but I can tell you that it does not come with an amplifier.
Also if you live in a valley you will not get any reception at all.

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