antennas and digital converter nonsense

[hoppzor.livejournal.com]

I've been researching all this antenna and digital converter box stuff on the internet (places like http://www.antennaweb.org) but I'm still somewhat lost. I know I have to buy a converter box. That seems straightforward. and antennaweb tells me what kind of antenna I want, but I can't find any search matches for the types they list on amazon at all!

What works well for you Davis Square residents and other Somervillains, antenna-wise? Is there anywhere local that I can buy these things, other than upselling/scammy places like Best Buy? I live next to Somerville Hospital, if anyone is close to there with an antenna that can advise more specifically.

As much as I love NBC, I'd really like to get more than one channel, which is my current situation.

Comments

[thetathx1138.livejournal.com]

Ignore my previous comment, I wasn't clear on your post.

As far as buying antennas goes...jeez. Honestly, I'm not sure "local" electronics shops really exist anymore. Your best local bet is probably Radio Shack. I'm not even sure BB would sell antennas in the first place; odds are pretty good some blueshirt will just ask you why you don't have cable.

[nu-luba.livejournal.com]

i bought and HD antenna at bestbuy a couple of months ago

[secretlyironic.livejournal.com]

I was there yesterday, there's a big stack. You'll barely even have to talk to a salesperson.