Is the picture better than cable?
All cable companies compress their HD signals; the result is a degraded signal
that is usually inferior to Over the Air (OTA) broadcast.
What is signal compression?
Signal compression is a method of making video transmissions smaller. The
quality of the signal is degraded in order to fit in more quantity. All cable
companies compress their signals in order to make room for all of those extra
channels. OTA broadcast television signals are not compressed and are
Does Clear TV Key work with my DVR or TIVO?
Yes FreeTV Key is compatible with TiVo and other digital video recorders (DVR)
so you can watch what you want, when you want. Since Clear TV Key is a HD
antenna and can receive a HD broadcast signal there is no need for an HD
converter box.
Will the channel numbers be the same?
With the digital system, the channel number that appears on your television
screen and the actual channel number can be and often are different. Many
stations have sub channels (channel 2, channel 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, etc.). Keep in mind
reception will vary in your area due to geography and location of the broadcast
antenna.
What if I can’t receive a signal with Clear TV Key?
Signal strength will vary based on certain variables, such as distance from the
transmitter, hills, buildings, and even tall trees can impact reception. To check the
exact distance from your residence to the nearest transmitters, and get an idea
of what to expect in the way of reception, go to antennaweb.org and type in your
address. It is recommended that you be within 25 miles of a broadcast antenna.
