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Does dtv or hdtv mean u get free cable?

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i have tv with antenna meaning no cable

if u buy a dtv or hdtv converter or if i just buy the tv

does it mean that i will get cable channels or ill just have local channels with high def?

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If you just buy the t.v. you won't get the channels, you have to have a company to get the channels like comcast.
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nothing is free my friend
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no
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No. You might get a few more channels (ie 2 channel 4's, 3 channel 34, etc). I bought a converter and it worked worse, with less channels, so I returned the converter box. Guess the TV will go in the trash in Feb 2009 if I lose the signals.
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You will not have free cable. The converter will enable you to pick up a digital signal from the local channel (plus of few extra).
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Why would they give it away when they can sell it?
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You will just get the same channels you are getting now. If you want cable channels you will have to subscribe to your local cable provider.
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Yeah youre right your only gonna get your local HD channels.
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No.  If you want cable, you still have to buy the cable service.

Local channels will be forced to HD next year though;  so you would be getting standard broadcast service in high definition then (and some shows are already in HD).
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No weenie
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duhh no
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No you have to pay for cable
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No, it refers to the amount of definition or clarity the screen provides and gets yuou nothing but a better picture....as long as the feed it is getting is of better quality..eg. vhs still don't come in higher definition on a HDtv but they are brighter
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Since you are using your TV with an antenna, starting in Feb,2009, the government is taking away the analog signal. You will have to get a converter box to get digital signals. I believe you can only get the digital signals, via the cable or dish antenna. you can buy the converter box with a $40 rebate from the government, then see if you can get TV without the cable or dish. It's worth a try. Your old set will not give you HDTV.

To get GREAT HDTV, you will need a HDTV set and a hd signal from cable or dish. Not just a digital signal, but a HDTV signal. Good Luck!
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