We have our HD set top boxes, if I hook them up without an Hd ant., will they work?

Question

Or if I hook them up to a HD ant, will they work before '09?

Answer 1

Yeah, you will get digital channels. You don't even need an hd antenna; any uhf antenna should work. Actually, you better try them out before the warranties expire.

Answer 2

Yes, if you get regular channels with the antenna now, you shouldn't have any problems with the box.  If you do have trouble with reception, you may need to add an amplifier or upgrade the antenna.  For more info about antennas, try the link.

Most stations are already broadcasting the digital signal so it should work now.  A few haven't yet or may be at a lower power, so if there are some stations you can't  get, you may want to check their website for DTV status.