FHW.. Exactly.. It's broadcast over the air, and can be received via any UHF antenna.. If, and this is the big IF, you have stations in your area that are broadcasting HiDef signals..
It's not really digital at all, just a very hign end high quality signal..
I am NOT an expert on this by any means, as Semi as so vigorously pointed out, but the bottom line is simple enough..
Just get a UHF antenna, point it at the transmit site, and your are in business.. You can check local or national sites for info on just who is broadcasting in HD, and when..
Those stations that do, are not always up and running.. They have schedules much like the old AM radio days of long ago..
The major broadcast networks like CBS and NBC are all over it, but then ABC isn't ? Go figure.. You should be able to find a lot of local stuff in your area.. When you do, it's great.. It's hard to go back to VHF broadcasts..
Cable and/or satellite service transmissions are not all HiDef.. It would have to be a HiDef program, and not all their shows are.. There are a few, HBO has a HD channel for one, but not all HBO is HD.. Confusing ? I'm with ya brother..



LFE ! The rest is just details..