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Where do I hook up an antenna to my TV?

By Daniel Rodriguez

Where do I hook up an antenna to my TV?

At the back of your television set, you should find a coaxial port. Connect the coaxial cable to your TV through this port. If you use an analog antenna, you will also need a digital converter.

How can I find out what kind of TV antenna I Need?

You can typically do this by typing in your location and “tv broadcast station” into Google. This will give you an idea of the type of antenna that you’ll need; for example, if the closest station is relatively far away, a standard set of “rabbit ears” won’t be ideal.

Why do I need an antenna for my TV?

During emergencies or bad weather, receiving OTA signals to your TV with an antenna will keep you informed. Much like a radio, the frequency is more reliable and less subject to interruption. Find the broadcast towers before you choose an antenna.

Do you need an extension cable for an antenna?

Buy an extension cable if necessary. Especially if you’re mounting an antenna outside, you’ll need a coaxial cable that can reach from the antenna to your TV. You can usually find these online or in tech stores. You may want to buy a small extension cable for an indoor antenna if your TV doesn’t have enough space for an antenna behind it.

How do you hook up an antenna to a TV?

Find the antenna port on the back of your TV, then plug in the antenna and tighten the connector (if possible). If you’re using an extension cable, connect the cable to the antenna as well as the TV’s input port.

How can I get High Definition TV with an antenna?

The most common way is via an antenna or cable box. Since most over the air television stations. broadcast in HD signal, you can get high definition versions of most network shows using a good old fashion, rabbit ear antenna — if you live in a city or metropolitan area. The first step to connect an antenna, is to find the input port on your HDTV.

Where can I find a cable TV antenna?

You will likely find a cable box connected to the outside of your home. Inside of this box should be either a ground block or a signal splitter . If you find a ground block you simply unscrew the cable TV feed and replace it with the antenna feed. Next determine if there is a signal splitter down line, maybe located in the basement etc.

Can you use an antenna as a DVR?

You can find the AirTV on Amazon HERE. The ClearStream TV is a small stick that turns your antenna into a Wi-Fi antenna. There is no DVR, but you can stream your antenna to multiple devices with the ClearStream TV. You can find the ClearStream TV on Amazon HERE. With an HDHomeRun you can stream your antenna to your Fire TV.