84 GE 25PM-C Color console problem

[jg6364]

Originally Posted by dieseljeep

Is that one of those Zinwell DTV adaptors. I picked one up at the G/W for 5 bucks. Brand new, in the box. I don't think it's very hot.
I'm 41 miles from the transmitter, using an amplified set-top antenna.

Yeah, its the Zinwell. I don't really like it. I have two Magnavox DTV adapters and they are much better. We bought the Mohu Sky HDTV antenna and installed it in the attic. it came with a booster and we wired it into our existing cable which had another booster in the basement. It works on all the tv's and picks up 27 channels. No more Times Warner Cable for us. It's the first time I have been cable and satellite free since the 80's.

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by jg6364

Yeah, its the Zinwell. I don't really like it. I have two Magnavox DTV adapters and they are much better. We bought the Mohu Sky HDTV antenna and installed it in the attic. it came with a booster and we wired it into our existing cable which had another booster in the basement. It works on all the tv's and picks up 27 channels. No more Times Warner Cable for us. It's the first time I have been cable and satellite free since the 80's.

I have several Magnavox DTV adaptors. Once in a while, you can buy them at
the thrifts, very cheap, as they're totally dead in the water without the remote.
Also, who was the brilliant one that designed the OEM remote?
The channel up-down buttons are tiny and poorly located. Older people have a hard time using it, as some just like to step up or down, to find their favorite channel.

[jg6364]

Originally Posted by dieseljeep

I have several Magnavox DTV adaptors. Once in a while, you can buy them at
the thrifts, very cheap, as they're totally dead in the water without the remote.
Also, who was the brilliant one that designed the OEM remote?
The channel up-down buttons are tiny and poorly located. Older people have a hard time using it, as some just like to step up or down, to find their favorite channel.

Yeah the remote is a little weird but it have a better guide than the Zinwell. I was thinking about trying another one that I found on amazon. It has a pvr function, just plug in a usb drive. I'm curious about the reception and display quality.

http://www.amazon.com/HomeWorx-HW-15...+converter+box