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I have been experimenting with using ATSC tuners to allow my vintage TVs to receive broadcast HDTV. I have been using both a RJtech model that I purchased from Newegg.com. I also have a used settop tuner that I purchased from Ebay. The used settop tuner is actually more sensitive and seems to be of better quality than the RJtech unit. I have experienced mixed results. When the reception is good, the pictures are great. But if things are not ideal (it seems to be that the wind outside-although my antenna is inside-is the problem). I hate the fact that broadcast HDTV pixellates and the sound stops, then takes several seconds to re-align itself during marinal reception. If I am watching analog UHF in the same windy conditions, the picture does get a little snowy at times, but the sound continues. I am only 30 miles from both the analog and digital transmitters. I can just imagine how bad it will be for people in fringe areas during stormy weather.
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