![]() ![]() If I stood near the antenna or held it just right for a minute, it would get acceptable but wouldn’t stay that way. The image was widescreen and HD but was “blocky”. I was only supposed to get ABC and FOX in my neck of the woods, but the reception wasn’t that great for either one. The online reviews were mixed, but there were some positive ones, so I gave it a shot. I stopped by Radio Shack and picked up their Amplified HDTV Antenna for $35. I don’t have any, and to try this it out I wanted to buy an antenna from a local retailer so that I could return it easily if I didn’t get adequate reception. ![]() There is actually no such thing as an “HDTV-specific” antenna. If you actually have “rabbit ears”, break them out and try them first. Next, visit AntennaWeb to get a better idea of what you’ll actually get, and tips on where to point your antenna if needed.īuying an antenna. To see what broadcast channels are generally available in your area, visit Yahoo TV and input your zip code > Antenna > Broadcast TV. However, it’s still over-the-air, so reception quality matters It’s not like you either get nothing or 100% clarity.įinding what’s available. I mean, it’s digital, so with a good signal you’ll be getting HD-quality images that is just as good as cable TV. I’m not really A/V-savvy, but after some reading all I got was that getting HD channels from an antenna is not necessarily like using the old rabbit ears, but also still similar. For live sports, I wanted to see if I could grab some network channels (ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, PBS) off the air using an HDTV antenna for those that have an HDTV. I’ll need to figure out a smooth way to stream internet TV like Hulu to the living room with remote control ( Roku?). I’ll probably start up Netflix again, and considering getting a PS3/Wii with PlayON or a WD Media Player-like device for viewing downloaded content on my TV. This gives me a little over a month head-start to find some solutions to fill the gap. Also, I want to experiment with ways of re-allocating that $50-$70 per month into other entertainment methods. Primarily, I want to cancel it as a passive barrier against my future kids don’t watch too much TV. I actually don’t mind paying for cable that much, it is simply an entertainment expense and given the overall convenience, not that expensive in my mind (especially if you haggle every so often). I’ve decided to go without cable TV for at least 6 months from January 1st, 2010. ![]()
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