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BobUp

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46. Fed Up

Fri Dec 27, 2013, 07:38 PM

Dec 2013

Me too. I gave up satellite and cable about 2 years ago and went to over the air TV.

This is what we now use.

available here
http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp?mc=03&p=HDX1000&d=Antennacraft-by-RadioShack-HDX1000-VHF-UHF-HD-TV-Antenna-(HDX1000)&c=TV%20Antennas&sku=716079001984

We're on the Illinois-Wisconsin state line and receive all OTA channels in HD. Even Bears, Packer and other NFL games, Cubs, Sox, Day Of Our Lives, all that, and more.

When my wife misses Days, she watches it on HuLu for free, day after day. We clear our Google Chrome browser history so HuLu can't tell if we're repeat viewers.

Specifications;
Typical gain: 6.4 dB over UHF band
HDTV Mileage UHF: 50 Miles, VHF High: 40 Miles, VHF Low: 20 Miles
Analog Mileage UHF: 45 Miles, VHF High: 35 Miles, VHF Low: 20 Miles
Average UHF half-power beamwidth: 60 degrees
Average UHF front-to-back ratio: 17 dB
Internal RF amplifier: Typical gain: 10 dB; Noise figure: 3.5
Physical dimensions: 18" x 20" x 4"
Impedance: 75 Ohm, unbalanced
Power requirement: 15V DC, 120 VAC, 60 Hz (w/supplied adapter)
Weatherproof housing-completely encased to withstand weather
Mounting: Adjustable offset 1¼-inch diameter round mast pipe (Included)

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Looking to cut the cord. Charter can suck it. [View all] Atman Dec 2013 OP

Keep your internet and use one the following srican69 Dec 2013 #1

Apple TV is on the list, too. Atman Dec 2013 #2

Ditto on Apply TV Brainstormy Dec 2013 #15

Chromecast is $35. Apple TV is $99. Vashta Nerada Dec 2013 #21

Roku 3 on sale today (12/27) for $79 Rosco T. Dec 2013 #41

Sorry, if it's by Google I want nothing to do with it. Atman Dec 2013 #52

Um, Chromecast is the size of a USB thumb drive and it plays media on your tv via your computer. Vashta Nerada Dec 2013 #53

I first learned about that in an article suggesting tech gifts before Christmas. pacalo Dec 2013 #56

We have moved this way last year, when we came into an area with no access to broadcast. Mass Dec 2013 #3

We're in the process of cutting now MannyGoldstein Dec 2013 #4

Mohu Leaf is the bomb. libnnc Dec 2013 #33

Don't blame you. not just cable, Direct TV is becoming too expensive lostincalifornia Dec 2013 #5

My situation exactly! PasadenaTrudy Dec 2013 #18

Geez, almost the same reason why I have HBO. There are rumors where HBO may also off independent lostincalifornia Dec 2013 #47

Exactly PasadenaTrudy Dec 2013 #48

Been internet-only for about 8 years. MostlyAmused Dec 2013 #6

Right now I have T-W internet/basic TV.. ananda Dec 2013 #7

Do it! Proud Public Servant Dec 2013 #8

That's what I'm thinking. LisaLynne Dec 2013 #20

Cut the cord a couple of years ago Le Taz Hot Dec 2013 #9

An HD antenna for local stations and... TreasonousBastard Dec 2013 #10

I'm a cord cutter Holly_Hobby Dec 2013 #11

We turn off our cable TV after football season. cleanhippie Dec 2013 #12

Check out what you can get from NFL.com jeff47 Dec 2013 #37

Also cutting the tv cord jehop61 Dec 2013 #13

I just bought a Roku box a couple weeks ago MindPilot Dec 2013 #14

"f***ing us" is what its all about...quality/satisfaction are irrelevant. Thank local politicians msongs Dec 2013 #16

I found most cable shows like Breaking Bad and Dexter are available Kablooie Dec 2013 #17

+1..nt Jesus Malverde Dec 2013 #25

Can you tell me PasadenaTrudy Dec 2013 #19

Many LCD/LED. sendero Dec 2013 #23

Thank you! PasadenaTrudy Dec 2013 #28

For 8 bux a month.. sendero Dec 2013 #35

We have PasadenaTrudy Dec 2013 #42

You could also use a Wii demwing Dec 2013 #54

By "smart tv" I was only referring to the wifi, internet, and all that crapola. Atman Dec 2013 #36

I'm guessing it's one of the newer tv's that has wifi or ethernet Jesus Malverde Dec 2013 #24

Anyone that has a decent internet pipe.. sendero Dec 2013 #22

Please advise: so you don't need an antenna? DinahMoeHum Dec 2013 #43

You don't need an antenna to.. sendero Dec 2013 #44

Thanks for the info. . . DinahMoeHum Dec 2013 #61

Great! sendero Dec 2013 #66

VOTE with your dollars! Good on you. nt tsuki Dec 2013 #26

I have a DSL connection to a local ISP. That's it. hunter Dec 2013 #27

"The stench of propaganda and advertising from other sources is toxic. Why would I pay for that?" sendero Dec 2013 #45

Wow demwing Dec 2013 #55

My area has 20+ over the air digital channels so we dropped pay for tv service. L0oniX Dec 2013 #29

Great information here, as I'm also looking to ditch Cablevision. . . DinahMoeHum Dec 2013 #30

You might be able to find an HDMI to Component Video adapter jeff47 Dec 2013 #39

Here is what we did. Soundman Dec 2013 #31

I dumped DirecTV also. I could not afford their price creep. PearliePoo2 Dec 2013 #32

I did that this year and don't regret it a bit. subterranean Dec 2013 #34

A couple very, very helpful links jeff47 Dec 2013 #38

I don't know how Charter works but Comcast did the same thing to me.. SomethingFishy Dec 2013 #40

Fed Up BobUp Dec 2013 #46

No cable..never had it. don't miss it. Stuart G Dec 2013 #49

If you never had it, it's not surprising you don't miss it. Atman Dec 2013 #51

CNet recommends the Roku3 over Apple TV. tammywammy Dec 2013 #50

Not quite. Atman Dec 2013 #64

I've had Roku and an antenna for years. I love it. NBachers Dec 2013 #57

We cut the cord years ago workinclasszero Dec 2013 #58

Been reading up on this all day... Atman Dec 2013 #59

Congrats! You'll be smiling all day after cancelling Corruption Inc Dec 2013 #60

I decided... PasadenaTrudy Dec 2013 #62

I did it! PasadenaTrudy Dec 2013 #63

K&R Congratulations and Egalitarian Thug Dec 2013 #65

UPDATE: We made the call to Charter today. Atman Dec 2013 #67

Jon Stewart is on Hulu or Hulu Plus (I have hulu plus) every night or the next morning at the latest okaawhatever Dec 2013 #68

TV drains your brain, I am an example. panader0 Dec 2013 #69

Cut the cable Berlum Dec 2013 #70