ComCast HD Box
 

I currently have Comcast HD here in seattle. But The only local channel that
is in HD is KOMO ABC channel 4. I was wondering if I just purchased an OTA
Antenna; and hooked it to the comcast HD box; will i be able to get the OTA
broadcast? or do I have to get an HD reciever box?

Thanks.

Billy

"Billy" [email protected] p s.net wrote in message
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I currently have Comcast HD here in seattle. But The only local channel
that
is in HD is KOMO ABC channel 4. I was wondering if I just purchased an OTA
Antenna; and hooked it to the comcast HD box; will i be able to get the
OTA
broadcast? or do I have to get an HD reciever box?

Thanks.

Billy



You'll need a different box!

Different modulation schemes.


"Billy" [email protected] p s.net wrote in message
news:[email protected]_s53...
I currently have Comcast HD here in seattle. But The only local channel
that
is in HD is KOMO ABC channel 4. I was wondering if I just purchased an OTA
Antenna; and hooked it to the comcast HD box; will i be able to get the
OTA
broadcast? or do I have to get an HD reciever box?

Thanks.

Billy

"videonex" wrote in message
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: "Billy" [email protected] p s.net wrote in message
: news:[email protected]_s53...
: I currently have Comcast HD here in seattle. But The only local channel
: that
: is in HD is KOMO ABC channel 4. I was wondering if I just purchased an OTA
: Antenna; and hooked it to the comcast HD box; will i be able to get the
: OTA
: broadcast? or do I have to get an HD reciever box?
:
: Thanks.
:
: Billy
:
:
:
: You'll need a different box!
:
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Which is one more reason DirecTV is a better choice than cable.
Hooking up an antenna allows one to receive all the HD stations in Seattle OTA.
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Richard C. wrote:
"videonex" wrote in message
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"Billy" [email protected] p s.net wrote in message
news:[email protected]_s53...
I currently have Comcast HD here in seattle. But The only local
channel that is in HD is KOMO ABC channel 4. I was wondering if I
just purchased an OTA Antenna; and hooked it to the comcast HD box;
will i be able to get the OTA broadcast? or do I have to get an HD
reciever box?

Thanks.

Billy



You'll need a different box!

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Which is one more reason DirecTV is a better choice than cable.
Hooking up an antenna allows one to receive all the HD stations in
Seattle OTA. =================

An OTA set up is fairly inexpensive (less than the HD gear from DirectTV)
and can be had for $80 depending on your needs (if you live in an area
where you can put it up). Of course, there is the expense of the tuner if
you don't have one.

I get 11 stations that offer digital service and the majority offer at least
some HD programing. All told, I get 17 stations including analog on the
OTA.

That and Comcast offering 8 channels at +$5 month (including a some
duplicate locals ABC/NBC/KQED) where Direct charges what, about +$10, I
would say the better choice is depending on the circumstances.