For many years, antennas, or “bunny ears,” were a common sight on television sets, as they allowed individuals without cable or satellite services to access local stations in their broadcast area. With the nationwide switch from analog to digital television in 2009, however, those individuals who were still using antennas to access local stations on their analog TVs were no longer able to access local channels. Today, if you want to hook up your TV to local channels without purchasing a cable or satellite service package, you’ll need a digital-to-analog converter box. Writer Bio
