[Falconspeed]

Great topic. I get this on my Verizon bill every month:

(Rent): HD Set Top Box $11.99 /month

I wonder whether a Digital Antenna can replace the STB box?

[SpaceBar]

I wonder whether a Digital Antenna can replace the STB box?

One way to find out is simply borrow one of those indoor HDTV antennas and a digital to analog converter from a friend, plug it all in, and perform a scan of the available stations in your area. It will give you a good idea if its good for you and worth persuing. I personally don't need a million channels, since I'm not a big tv person, but like to have basic local news, and a handful of network stuff, which includes a few shows I like (big bang theory etc). Free over the air digital tv does that for me nicely. And the picture quality, even on a pre-digital tv is great.