So, you connected your new antenna and all you see is a snowy, blue, or black screen? You may have a TV that is not compatible with a TV antenna.
The first thing you need to know is the age of your TV. If it was made prior to 2009 you will most likely need a digital converter box. If you are not sure when your TV was made you can find out a few ways.
- Look in your TV's manual.
- Google the make and model of your TV and locate a manual you can download.
- Contact the manufacture of the TV and give them the model number and they can advise you.
In the TV manual you are looking for a reference to a "digital" or "ATSC" tuner. This could indicate the TV has a digital tuner and should work with an antenna. If you see NTSC this indicates that the TV is not digital signal ready, and a converter box is needed.
Most big box retailers with an electronics department sell converter boxes.