If you watch an older TV now using an indoor or outdoor antenna, you'll need a digital converter box.  Depending on where you live in relation to the TV stations in your area, you should be able to use your existing antenna.  But if you find that you're not picking up all the stations you may need something stronger, especially if you live further away like Page Chandler.

“We got them but we're going to have to get an amplifier for ours because the signals not strong enough,” said Page Chandler.

But Page says he’s looking forward to a better digital picture.

“Hopefully it will be that way once I get my signal amped up because I can see that when it does come in strong it looks a lot clearer than my analog,” said Chandler.

A good thing to check is to find out exactly how far away you live from your local TV station's broadcast towers.  That will help you determine what kind of antenna you might need to pick up the signals.  The same goes for those who have a new HD digital TV but don't want to pay for programming.  

It's what Ken Gondek wanted to know.  Looking to get his local stations in high-def for free,  he checked a great website showing exactly what he needed to do.

“It tells you about what sort of range of antenna you need and so then I found the type of antenna that would works for me according to information I had and just put in the attic,” said Gondek

The Consumer Electronics Association's Web site is simple to use.  You enter your address and select digital signal stations.  You'll see street level mapping of your home and directions for setting up your antenna.

Gondek lives about 25 miles from the local station's broadcast towers, so he has the big antenna in his attic but just for kicks he also has a smaller back-up on the TV.

You may be surprised to find out what works to receive that perfect picture and in some cases, something old may even work better than something new.