I have found out from personal experience that converters are not always compatible, or good at programming channels, so I would suggest going with a digital TV preferably a built in VCR/DVD because if you buy a separate system for that it may not work with your digital TV.
chord0
Yes I am lucky if I get 1-2 cannels an I have a 35.00 antenna. I cannot get a rooftop one because I live in an apartment complex so now I have to go and spend about 50.00-100.00 on an Indoor-outdoor antenna it attaches to your balcony outside I am going to try it hopefully it will work they tell what kind to try on the website (wwwdtvanswers.com)