Question: I purchased the Philips Silver Sensor antenna. It is great except we don't seem to get PBS Channel 10 even though we could get it with the old rabbit ears. Can you help me?

TERRI GEISBERGER, Milwaukee

Answer: I've received a few e-mails like yours, so if you purchased a Silver Sensor antenna, please read on to make sure you get all of your digital channels.

The Silver Sensor is a UHF-only antenna. When it was first introduced, the great majority of digital TV was broadcast on UHF. This is still the case, so for many people a Silver Sensor is all that is needed. Some stations do broadcast on VHF, and more stations are being added; so depending on where you live, you may have some digital stations on VHF band.

You do not have to lose the Silver Sensor's amazing tuning ability to receive the VHF stations. You can use a signal combiner to add your rabbit ears to your system. Both antennas connect to the combiner, and one line goes from the combiner to your TV. This will give you the best performance possible for tuning digital stations, short of installing a rooftop antenna.

Question: Can you recommend a camera bag for me?

I've been disappointed with the quality of the bags sold in department and discount stores, and the name brands such as LowePro and Tamrac seem to be overpriced for what they offer.

I need to carry a digital SLR with two small lenses, the charger and a couple of accessories. Pockets for the accessories are preferred.

JIM GREGORAKIS, Canonsburg

Answer: Anyone looking for a camera bag should check out Ape Case from Norazza. Available for anything from compact cameras to elaborate pro systems, Ape Case combines top-shelf quality with unique features, at prices comparable to no-name department store camera bags.

You may wonder where the name "Ape Case" came from. I met Norazaa's president, Tom Sperazza, at a trade show a few years ago. I was impressed by his product offerings and asked how he came up with the name. He said it tested well in focus groups and people thought of strength when they thought of an ape, like it wrapping its arms around the equipment, protecting it.

I've used many Ape Case models and found them to be equal or superior to most any competitor. The materials and workmanship are first class, and the interiors are all high-visibility yellow, making loose accessories and batteries stand out when you search through the bag. Why didn't anyone else think of that?

The pricing is what seals the deal. An ACPRO1200 will fit all your gear with room to spare, at a street price of less than $40. The bigger the bag, the more Ape Case value stands out.

For example, the ACPRO4000 rolling backpack holds a 17-inch laptop computer and has 16 padded compartments, enough space to hold a huge pro digital SLR outfit and then some. I've seen it sell for less than $165, a little more than half the price of competitors while giving up nothing at all in terms of quality or features.

Ape Case is sold in select camera stores and is also easy to find online. You can learn more at www.norazza.com or www.apecase.com.

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