My government mandated tv digital converter box has an inadequate signal. What can I do?

Question

I have a 20 inch Phillips bedroom TV with a direct current amplified rabbit ear antenna which cost 30 dollars at Radio Shack. The reception has always been borderline to fair depending on the weather and channel. With the addition of a digital converter box the signal is so weak that I can get only a couple of the main channels adequately. Is there any reasonably simple way to boost the signal strength? I live in a suburb of a large city.

Answer 1

Before you go out and buy an outdoor antenna. Go to Radio Shack and buy this indoor bowtie antenna and see how well it works.  It will only set you back $4 and you can always return it for you money back.

Please read the reviews on the link page below.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index....

Answer 2

YES... you need an outside antenna.  The new digital signals are being transmitted at a far LOWER power than the old analog signals so if you had a marginal signal before, you won't have ANYTHING with digital

Answer 3

Listen to Garrison above.  Give him Best Answer.  You need a better antenna.