I have a (SDTV) that has a digital tuner and new antenna, why can't I get a digital broadcast right now?

Question

I have a (SDTV) that has a digital tuner and new antenna, why can't I get a digital broadcast right now?

Answer 1

If it's an older TV, with an ATSC tuner (It must be ATSC) you should be able to get a picture from your local networks, but you have to know where their digital channel is hiding.

In my area, Greater Los Angeles, CBS for example is on channel 2. Digital CBS is on channel 60. Newer HDTVs will display channel 60 while showing the familiar channel 2 on the display, but you would probably have to tune to channel 60.

Here's a nation wide list of current digital television signals (and where they're hiding) from the National Association of Broadcasters:

http://www.nab.org/AM/ASPCode/DTVStation...

Answer 2

You may have to go into your menu and do a channel scan.

Answer 3

Check to make sure there is a digital broadcaster in your area. The signal will probably tune into one of your a/v channels and not your usual channels.

Answer 4

Maybe you are not pointing to the correct direction.

Check www.antennaweb.org

Point to the right direction - Start a new channel scan and if the signal is strong enough for your antenna you should get some channels. Dig. channels are in 9.1 9.2 7.1, etc..