Does ATSC 3.0 require a different antenna?
The short answer is no, you won’t need to buy a new antenna when ATSC 3.0 rolls out. Any antenna you’re currently using will still work after this update. You’ll also be able to keep using your current TV. The FCC requires TV stations that move to 3.0 OTA to offer the current OTA standard for five years after the move.
How do I know if my TV has ATSC tuner?
Look on the front and back of the TV for a marking that indicates a digital tuner. It might say ATSC, DTV, HDTV, Digital Ready, HD Ready, Digital Tuner, Digital Receiver, Digital Tuner Built-in or Integrated Digital Tuner. Locate the model number of the TV and check the specifications on the manufacturer’s website.
What is an ATSC tuner?
An ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) tuner, often called an ATSC receiver or HDTV tuner, is a type of television tuner that allows reception of digital television (DTV) television channels that use ATSC standards, as transmitted by television stations in North America, parts of Central America, and South Korea.
What is error correction in ATSC tuners?
Error correction is a technology that is used by the ATSC tuner to make sure that any data that is missing can be corrected. For instance, sometimes interference or a poor-quality signal will cause the loss of some data that the ATSC tuner receives.
How does an ATSC receiver stretch?
Some ATSC receivers, mostly those in HDTV TV sets, will stretch automatically, either by detecting black bars or by reading the Active Format Descriptor (AFD). An ATSC tuner works by generating audio and video signals that are picked up from over-the-air broadcast television.
Where can I find reliable ATSC signals?
These signals can be reliably tuned in most cities with a good indoor antenna and an ATSC tuner. US-based ATSC signals can be reliably tuned with an outdoor antenna and an ATSC tuner in Canadian markets within 60 miles of the US broadcast towers.