[edskee]

Can someone reccomend a relatively large-scale retail shop where I could shop and buy a HDTV antenna? Not a set-top/indoor unit, but a root/attic antenna. I see a bunch online, but the S&H charges are insane for the lager ones. Radio shack says they have them, but none of the retail stores near me stock them. Walmart doesnt have them. Can someone reccomend a place to look?

 

[AkaStp]

I believe an HDTV Antenna is pretty much a regular UHF antenna. For this you might want to try Lowes or Home Depot. I think even BB and CC have a (very) limited selection. I was also going to suggest RadioShack but it sounds like you've already struck-out there!

 

[maharg18]

There's no such thing as an HDTV antenna, any that claim to be are just marketing hype.. You just need a regular TV antenna, either VHF/UHF or UHF-only depending on your local stations.

 

[edskee]

I checked BB and CC, no dice... or rather, they dont list any on their websites... so I havent checked the stores. Do HD/Lowes carry those? I never thought to check there... I've also never noticed them there too...


Right now I'm using a $30 RCA indoor set-top amplified unit... and it's plugged in outside and has been rained on 3x... time to upgrade to a real antenna in the attic

 

[maharg18]

Yes, Lowes and Home Depot both sell them. (around here atleast!)

 

[edskee]

Ok, then I'll reword my question. Where can I get an outdoor/rooftop UHF antenna? HDTV or UHF terminology isnt the issue. Where the heck can I buy one is.

 

[Ken Erickson]

Do you have a local Fry's or Radio Shack or some other type of electronic store in your area?

 

[frankie d]

try ace hardware, they have the channel master, both uhf and vhf. frankie d

 

[AkaStp]

Quote:

Originally posted by edskee I checked BB and CC, no dice... or rather, they dont list any on their websites... so I havent checked the stores. Do HD/Lowes carry those? I never thought to check there... I've also never noticed them there too... Right now I'm using a $30 RCA indoor set-top amplified unit... and it's plugged in outside and has been rained on 3x... time to upgrade to a real antenna in the attic

BB and CC both do have antennas on their web sites. I was just looking at them there myself.

 

[edskee]

Well heck. I sure didnt see them on the CC site when I first looked. I'll slink off now... *blush*

 

[AkaStp]

Well they're not exactly front and center. Here you go just in case...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....&type=category

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....&type=category

http://www.circuitcity.com/rpsm/catO...ategorylist.do


But...not much of a seelction really and they are mostly mostly Terks which many others in these forums have a low opinion of. Personally, I'm ordering a SquareShooter SS-2000 from an online source (probably solidsignal - you might want to check them out also). You might also try sears.com.

 

[AcuraCL]

Quote:

Originally posted by frankie d try ace hardware, they have the channel master, both uhf and vhf. frankie d

Plus they'll ship for free to a local Ace hw store, where you can pick it up.

 

[Vin]

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