How come some channels don't come out when using a digital converter?

Question

I just bought an Insignia digital converter for my TV. Pretty happy with the product but I can't seem to find some MAJOR channels (like ABC, Fox) while it finds NBC and a BUNCH of small random local tv channels. I can add channels with the box, but it doesn't matter cuz its not locating a signal for these channels.

Answer 1

You give no clue where you are located, but assuming USA from stations mentioned, you can find stations, direction, distance by cranking your address into http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/Address.asp...

Answer 2

Most of the time, being unable to receive channels is because of a poor signal into the converter box.  In short, you need a better antenna and/or to re-aim the antenna you have.  

Digital works a bit differently than analog.  With analog, a poor signal would give you snow and ghosts.  With digital, if the signal is not good enough for the box to decode, it will look like you are getting nothing even though you are getting something marginal.  Also, many of the older stations on VHF (channels 2-13) have digital assignments in UHF (channels 14-52).  And, some may move around after February 17.  So, you must have a good quality VHF/UHF antenna.

Visit http://www.antennaweb.org and put in your ZIP code.  You will get a list of stations in your area that you could expect to receive, suggestion on antennas for your unique situation and where to aim them.

I hope this helps.  Please return and select a Best Answer from all of those submitted.