The Pitkin County "translators" are low power repeaters that relay TV signals into local areas.  Coverage depends on line of sight which is good for up to ten miles or so and your antenna has to be pointed at the translator site.  Look at our map to see which translator site is closest to you.  The system works best if you have a clear view of the towers.  TV signals don't go through mountains.

If you don't have good line of sight you’ll need an outdoor antenna.  It needs to be pointed at the broadcast site.  Viewers report that rabbit-ears don’t work as well as a indoor antenna – they’re best for channels in a lower band and analog broadcast.

If you want to try an indoor antenna, and you’re getting service from Sunlight, Elephant, Crown, or Williams Hill, consider a Philips SDV2780, which is made especially for channels in the upper band.  It costs about $20, and is available at Local Ace Hardware Stores.  You’ll need to be close to the site and have a clear view of the towers to get an indoor antenna to work with efficient.

Don’t worry about getting a special “digital” antenna; there is no such thing as a digital television antenna.  If you have an antenna that works well now, and receives a good signal on channels 7-13 and 14-50, then it will receive digital signals with no problem. You may not have to change your antenna at all.

Do not buy an amplified antenna, especially one that sits on top of the TV.  They rarely work well.  A few dollars extra will buy you a more rugged antenna. Colorado weather is harsh and might be worth your money to buy a more rugged antenna that will last and not have to be replaced after a couple of years.

*This information was gathered from the www.aspenpitkin.com website.