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waterdawg's avatar
waterdawg
Explorer
Dec 16, 2017

Digital to Analog

I apologize if this question has already been discussed but I am searching for a resolution involving an Element TV that was supposed to be able to receive a digital signal. It does not receive a digital signal but I want to know if there is a fix so that I can watch TV when I go to a new camp site . I have heard of digital television to analog television converter boxes but I don’t know if this is worth the money or if I should just get a different TV . If there is a cheap option to buy a converter box can please someone tell me the model and how much I might expect to spend to purchase it ?
  • mikebreeze's avatar
    mikebreeze
    Explorer
    Dec 16, 2017
    Digital converter boxes cost about $50. As far as digital TV's go my better half picked up a 7" diagonal TV at CVS for $30 about 5 years ago. We place it on the dining room table, attach it to the outside antenna and can get anywhere from 5 to 50 channels in our rig depending where we are. I would recommend getting a digital TV.
  • toedtoes's avatar
    toedtoes
    Explorer III
    Dec 16, 2017
    If you just bought it, it should receive digital signals. If not, I'd return it. All tvs sold now are supposed to be digital.

    Digital converter boxes run a gamut of prices starting at around $20. Tons on Amazon to choose from according to your budget and desired options (like remote control).
  • waterdawg's avatar
    waterdawg
    Explorer
    Dec 16, 2017
    Oddly enough I bought this TV last year and it will not pick up a digital signal so I did a little research and found out that element TVs are being investigated because they are not advertising correctly
  • GWolfe's avatar
    GWolfe
    Explorer
    Dec 16, 2017
    Make sure that the TV is set to "air" and not "cable" if you are using an antenna and the other way around if hooked to cable.

    Many cable companies require the use of their own box when hooking to cable.
  • rexlion's avatar
    rexlion
    Explorer
    Dec 16, 2017
    My converter box was finally going bad, atop the 13" old analog tv in the kitchen, so I ditched them on Black Friday for a 22" digital tv on sale for $80. What a nice upgrade!
  • waterdawg's avatar
    waterdawg
    Explorer
    Dec 16, 2017
    I have done auto search by cable and air but I guess I should mention this is the coaxial hook up from the park to my travel trailer.
  • toedtoes's avatar
    toedtoes
    Explorer III
    Dec 16, 2017
    What is the coaxial cable connected to? It could be connected to cable or an antenna. Can you ask someone at the park for assistance?
  • waterdawg's avatar
    waterdawg
    Explorer
    Dec 16, 2017
    It is connected to the base of the power supply right next to the parking pad I called the office for specifics but they are not available.

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