Duff wrote:
> On Fri, 01 Feb 2008 04:50:14 GMT, Mirsky <mirsky@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
>> Hi. I have a friend who recently purchased a 26" Polaroid HDTV from
>> Circuit City. He also bought a digital antenna there that he hooked up
>> to the television. Unfortunately, he has found that the picture of the
>> tv stations often 'pixelates.' I am not sure if 'pixelate' is the
>> proper term. What happens is that the image on the screen breaks up
>> into little squares and sometimes even freezes for a few seconds. He
>> has found that it happens so often that sometimes he can't watch any of
>> the stations at all.
>>
>> My questions: is the 'pixelation' problem one that is common with using
>> an HD antenna (that is, versus cable or satellite)? Is it all the
fault
>> of the antenna or is part of the problem with the tv itself?
>>
>> One reason I am asking is that I am planning to buy a new HDTV too. I
am
>> thinking of getting a Sharp 32" LCD tv, model # LC-32D62U. Like my
>> friend, I am planning to use the television with a digital antenna
>> because i don't want to pay for cable, satellite or other pay-service
>> right now. Should I expect to experience the same "pixelation" problem
>> as my friend?
>>
>> Thanks in advance for any replies.
>>
>> _ Mirsky
>
> Weak signal due to improper antenna installation. He needs to spend
> more money on a large outdoor antenna that has direct line of sight to
> broadcast antennas.
Or he may need to move the antenna 5 or 10 feet to a better location.
Or aim the UHF part of the antenna better. Until we know his location
and distance & direction to the broadcast towers, we can't provide any
accurate advice. Mirsky, if you can post his zip and, if you want
antenna recommendations, post your zip code as well along with basic
info: house or condo/apartment, down in a valley or on a hill,
surrounded by tall trees.
Pixelation is the digital equivalent of a noisy analog TV picture.
Alan F
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