The document discusses the controversy around purchasing a dedicated HDTV antenna. While they are marketed as being needed to receive high definition broadcasts, in reality all an antenna does is receive radio frequencies, including those used for HDTV broadcasts. A regular TV antenna can receive both standard definition and HDTV broadcasts as long as it covers the VHF and UHF bands. There is no technical need to purchase a specialized "HDTV antenna" to receive HD channels over the air. The document questions the value and necessity of paying more for an antenna marketed specifically for HDTV rather than a regular TV antenna.