Tv today
I don't shop at Wally but I'd think they would
I think you said there's a connector on the cable. Should have this on the end: This is a standard TV connector known technically as an "F" connector and this is the MALE end
So you'll need cable with made-up ends and you'll need a female to female union, like this:
The other thing, though, is "what do you have" for a TV?
If yours is an older analog tuner, you'll need a digital converter box to receive off the air. You might remember the big flap over selling these with govt. issued rebate coupons when DTV got underway.
(Converter boxes show up on Craigslist but I NEVER see them in any of the thrift stores)
Of course if yours has a digital tuner, you can just hook it up, search for channels and go.
You might do some searching to see what's available over the air in your area. If you are in some extreme fringe area, and have no local translators (relay stations) there might not be much you can receive.
On the other hand, even a moderately urban area like Spokane, you can receive "some stuff" just with rabbit ears or other indoor antennas
There are many websites that will give you an idea of coverage in your area, but you have to watch them, as some do not show the low power translators that might be available
This one here is one of the better ones. The FCC's own site for my area is completely FOS. You can just enter your zip, and it generates a heading and signal strength comparison
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29
http://www.antennapoint.com/
I don't shop at Wally but I'd think they would
I think you said there's a connector on the cable. Should have this on the end: This is a standard TV connector known technically as an "F" connector and this is the MALE end
So you'll need cable with made-up ends and you'll need a female to female union, like this:
The other thing, though, is "what do you have" for a TV?
If yours is an older analog tuner, you'll need a digital converter box to receive off the air. You might remember the big flap over selling these with govt. issued rebate coupons when DTV got underway.
(Converter boxes show up on Craigslist but I NEVER see them in any of the thrift stores)
Of course if yours has a digital tuner, you can just hook it up, search for channels and go.
You might do some searching to see what's available over the air in your area. If you are in some extreme fringe area, and have no local translators (relay stations) there might not be much you can receive.
On the other hand, even a moderately urban area like Spokane, you can receive "some stuff" just with rabbit ears or other indoor antennas
There are many websites that will give you an idea of coverage in your area, but you have to watch them, as some do not show the low power translators that might be available
This one here is one of the better ones. The FCC's own site for my area is completely FOS. You can just enter your zip, and it generates a heading and signal strength comparison
http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29
http://www.antennapoint.com/
