TV IN THE TRUCK
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lunachic
BITE ME !
and if you see scan on menu hit that it will pick up local area.
2xR
******* Derelict *******
If it's a "new" TV it don't need a converter because it's suppose to be digital ready.
Hook the antenna cable directly to the TV.
Power up the TV.
Make sure the TV is set to the proper "source" which should be antenna, or, air.
Find the menu feature. Click the "scan for channels" feature. It should start searching, and, locking the tuner onto all the available channels in your area. This may take 15-30 minutes to complete. When it's finished, it will go to the lowest channel it found, and, begin showing it. From there you can switch up through the channels to see what you ya' got.
You will have to go through this routine every time you want to watch TV in a new town.
Hook the antenna cable directly to the TV.
Power up the TV.
Make sure the TV is set to the proper "source" which should be antenna, or, air.
Find the menu feature. Click the "scan for channels" feature. It should start searching, and, locking the tuner onto all the available channels in your area. This may take 15-30 minutes to complete. When it's finished, it will go to the lowest channel it found, and, begin showing it. From there you can switch up through the channels to see what you ya' got.
You will have to go through this routine every time you want to watch TV in a new town.
Scorp
Supa Truka
That would have been nice to know in the beginning...
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Sonrisa123
Guest
The FCC website has basic instructions for setting up your converter box. Sometimes you have to do things in a certain order for them to work.
Setting Up Your Digital-to-Analog Converter Box (Basic)
There may be a bigger reason why you can't get any channels on your box. That's because there may not be any . ..the reason being that many analog channel use VHF while digital over the air channels use the UHF.
For more info look here...http://blogs.consumerreports.org/electronics/2008/02/how-to-use-a-co.html#comment-117745936
Setting Up Your Digital-to-Analog Converter Box (Basic)
There may be a bigger reason why you can't get any channels on your box. That's because there may not be any . ..the reason being that many analog channel use VHF while digital over the air channels use the UHF.
For more info look here...http://blogs.consumerreports.org/electronics/2008/02/how-to-use-a-co.html#comment-117745936
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Racer X 69
Guest
Digital TV
I have an older tv and one of those converter boxes I got with the coupon before the "change". I got the box to use at home but I live so far out in the sticks that I didn't get anything, so I tried it in my truck.
Like 2xR said earlier, I have to scan for channels every time I stop for the day, but scans usually only take a minute or two.
The number of channels has varied from 3 or 4 to about 30, but often there are duplicate channels, some in HD, SD, etc. and at some places I don't get anything, like at home.
I have found that position and direction the truck is pointing makes a big difference and that several things can interfere with reception. Other trucks moving through the parking lot cause dropouts in reception and even using my cell phone can disrupt the signal.
I almost always park nose in at the back row of the lot so other rigs don't interfere with reception (and my hood doesn't get torn off), but past experience with a particular truck stop will dictate just where I will choose to park.
The antenna in my truck is built into the roof of the cab/sleeper, for what it is worth.
Overall I can't complain, I get to catch the Cup races sometimes (I am watching the Phoenix race right now) and other times I tune into something that provides that mind numbing white noise in the background.
Your mileage may vary. :twocents:
I have an older tv and one of those converter boxes I got with the coupon before the "change". I got the box to use at home but I live so far out in the sticks that I didn't get anything, so I tried it in my truck.
Like 2xR said earlier, I have to scan for channels every time I stop for the day, but scans usually only take a minute or two.
The number of channels has varied from 3 or 4 to about 30, but often there are duplicate channels, some in HD, SD, etc. and at some places I don't get anything, like at home.
I have found that position and direction the truck is pointing makes a big difference and that several things can interfere with reception. Other trucks moving through the parking lot cause dropouts in reception and even using my cell phone can disrupt the signal.
I almost always park nose in at the back row of the lot so other rigs don't interfere with reception (and my hood doesn't get torn off), but past experience with a particular truck stop will dictate just where I will choose to park.
The antenna in my truck is built into the roof of the cab/sleeper, for what it is worth.
Overall I can't complain, I get to catch the Cup races sometimes (I am watching the Phoenix race right now) and other times I tune into something that provides that mind numbing white noise in the background.
Your mileage may vary. :twocents:
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Sonrisa123
Guest
Did you ever resolve your dilemma with the TV?I HAVE A NEW TV AND CONVERTOR BOX WITH NEW ANTENNA AND CABLE WHEN I PROGRAM IT IN COMES BACK WITH NO SIGNAL CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT I AM DOING WRONG OR WHAT I NEED TO FIX IT
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