Has anyone used an amplified indoor TV antenna for hi-def?

Question

I have Dish and do not yet wish to invest in a hi-def receiver and package. For the few hi-def shows that I would like to see I use an indoor antenna. Local stations come in great. There are some stations that are coming from about 50 miles away and I do not want to install an outdoor antenna since I may switch to satellite hi-def next year.

Would an amplified indoor antenna do any good or are they just gimmicks?

Answer 1

It's highly doubtful that an indoor antenna, at least one of the set-top ones, will pull in stations 50 miles away. If you have an attic that can accomodate an antenna, you might do OK as long as the stations are all coming from the same direction.

Take a look at the Winegard HD7696. It's compact for a VHF/UHF antenna since it's designed for only channels 7-69 (no DTV stations will be using channels 2-6).

Answer 2

I am using one, not sure if I needed it for HD, but i did for SD tv.

As to channels 2 thru 6 not being used for HD, That is BS, In my viewing area, I have HD channels 2 & 5.  And according the the station engineers, "We have no knowledge of our frequencies changing" a large amout of money and equipment has been invested in making the change".