UncoverThe Benefits Of Owning A Philips HDTV Antenna

By Greg Cordle


A television antenna sounds like one of those things we all forgot about in the 70's or 80's so what is the big deal now? A lot of people are moving on to cable access while others simply prefer Internet streaming to keep track of their favorite news content or shows. But with the advent of HDTV the cable and satellite companies are now charging a premium for the HDTV channels. While buying an HDTV can improve the quality of your television shows, you will really need to resort to high definition content to see the finest details. Streaming high definition content from the Internet requires a faster connection and you need a good CPU or GPU to handle the load.

So if you are looking for a more cost effective and reasonable approach it is time to consider that there are free HDTV signals being broadcast that are waiting for you to take them. But remember having a high definition TV is not sufficient to capture these signals. You will also need to find a good HDTV antenna that can properly receive these signals so you can actually enjoy the full quality.

There are a few challenges that you have to go through in getting an HDTV antenna. First you need to find a good brand or manufacture of HDTV antennas. The antenna should be made of quality material especially if you are going to mount it outside. Fortunately, that is the easy part because there are some good Philips HDTV antennas available in online stores. And you can choose from a Philips indoor HDTV antenna or a Philips outdoor HDTV antenna depending on your needs. The outdoor antenna's are usually a little more expensive but they can be used either indoors or outside and a good quality antenna will last for many years.

The Philips SDV2940 is a great antenna for both indoors and outdoors because it has a compact design. This design lets you mount the antenna on any flat surface including walls. As with other Philips outdoor HDTV antenna models it is weatherproof and the surface can be painted to match the surrounding colors.

However, in many urban areas outdoor antennas are not allowed so it would be a good idea to check with the folks that may have jurisdiction over exterior appearances. The SDV6122 is a Philips indoor HDTV antenna that can boost signals up to 20 dB amplification. If you would prefer an indoor Phillips HDTV antenna then the SDV6122 will boost the signal up to 20 db. This is a good choice for an indoor HDTV antenna as it is extremely simple to attach to the TV and has tilt and swivel to get the correct position to receive the digital signals. The low noise amplification makes sure that the signals are free of noise.

This is one of the least expensive models of the Philips indoor HDTV antenna and is less than most outdoor antennas. You should not pay more than $60 for any of the Philips antennas and this is a one-time cost as opposed to a monthly cost. So after you get the antenna installed and connected to your HDTV there is very little your have to do to have free access to local channels. So if a subscription plan is out of the question then you need to consider a Philips HDTV antenna to receive the local channels at no cost. A Phillips indoor or outdoor antenna is the highest quality and will provide exceptional reception.




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