[SGVLUG] OT: Anyone got a DTV converter recommendation?

[matti]

Hi,

> > its my understanding that these DTV receivers still
> need an antenna.
> > Will you be purchasing a set of DTV rabbit ears or
> will you go with an
> > external antenna routed to the DTV receiver via
> coaxial?
> 
> Yes they need an Antenna and it needs to be for UHF as that
> is where
> the DTV stations are not in VHF where the analog station.

crud! I had not thought of that.... hmmmm... 
maybe time for the classic coat hanger

> >> Well, unlike Mr Mythbox Mike I get my
> >> TV over the airwaves... and need to locate
> >> a DTV converter box.
> 
> I get some of my TV over the air I just record it with
> MythTV.

lol! 

> >> Does anyone have any recommendations?
> 
> My recommendation is to support the economy and by a new
> HDTV, You
> will not regret it.

regretfully the economy isn't supporting me well right now,
so I am unable to support it in a classic 2006/2007 fashion.

see everyone at the meeting tonite!!
matti