Can I use rabbit ears with a DTV Converter or an HDTV?

The answer is yes, absolutely.

Rabbit ears are a good option for consumers who live less than 20 miles from DTV and HDTV broadcast towers. An important item on a set of rabbit ears (some may not be equipped with) is the VHF loop element. The element is attached to the middle of the antenna and shaped like a loop. Pictured below.

Rabbit Ears Antenna with VHF Loop

If your rabbit ears are not equipped with a VHF loop, this may prevent you from receiving DTV channels broadcasting on the VHF band.

Some rabbit ear antennas are also powered (amplified). Using an amplified rabbit ear may help or hinder your dtv or hdtv reception based on your home location and spectrum interference. If you find that your powered antenna isn’t receiving a few hard to reach channels, try unplugging the power and rescanning for channels.

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December 13, 2009 | Filed Under DTV Q and A