The Antennas Direct Antenna Selector is Here to Save the Day!
“But I don’t know what kind of antenna to get.” “How far am I from the towers?” “Indoor or outdoor, which is better for my location?” “What stations should I get in my area?” These are all questions we hear on a daily basis. And we get it, it can be tricky trying to determine […]
5 Ways to Get Better Antenna Reception
Television has come a long way since the days of rabbit ear antennas on top of TV boxes weighing over one hundred pounds. Now, you can get a TV so flat you are afraid a stiff breeze might break it, and a little box can get you hundreds of channels. That little box obviously comes […]
Cut the Cord, Only Pay for the Porn You Order
We’ve heard some horror stories about cable companies charging customers outrageous fees, horrible customer service, and refusing to fix mistaken bills. But this story takes the cake. A Tampa Bay family decided to cut the Comcast cord after months of being charged for porn they did not order. And before you say “sure, they CLAIM […]
Announcing the Antennas Direct Dads and Grads Giveaway
For many folks, especially our kiddos, this is a favorite time of year. The school year is over, summer vacations planned, a break from the homework, and for dads, a day to celebrate you for being a pretty awesome dude. To celebrate both those special father’s and lucky graduates, we are hosting a Dads and […]
ATSC 3.0- What do you need to know?
There’s been a lot of buzz recently around the new ATSC standard and what it will mean for you. Our talented nerd group at Antennas Direct are currently in Washington, D.C. to learn more about ATSC 3.0. To give you a quick background, a portion of the spectrum is used for wireless, so the new […]
What are Digital Subchannels? Why Cord Cutters are Falling in Love with the Content they Offer
According to conventional wisdom, television channels are organized by simple numbers; 1, 2,10, etc… But what people may not realize is there is an entire subset of television channels, bundled together, and hidden from people with cable television. These hidden networks are called Digital Subchannels, and they’re quite possibly the coolest thing about over-the-air television. […]
Mark Barros Shares His Cord Cutting Tips and How to Kick Your Cable Company to the Curb
We get it, taking the plunge and cutting the cord isn’t always an easy decision. First comes convincing your family. Then deciding what equipment you will need, what HD antenna, what streaming services, etc. And then… you dive into the deep end. You call your satellite or cable provider and give them the bad news. […]
It’s Official, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler Has Horrible Judgment, Recommends the Charter-TWC Merger
Now, it’s not too surprising that the FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler recommended that the commission approve Charter Communications’ plan to buy Time Warner Cable, but we were hoping that maybe he would come to his senses and realize just how STUPID that would be. We were wrong. Anyone who thinks this is a good idea […]
Sling TV Introduces Multi-Stream Service Including Hit Shows and Local Sports
As cord cutters, we still want to enjoy our sports. And since our hometown is St. Louis, we want to enjoy the Cardinal’s game. When games are broadcast OTA, we are happy campers, and thanks to Sling TV, we are soon to be completely set! Just last week, Sling TV announced the launch of a […]
Man Killed Over Cable Television
Well, a more accurate title would be “Woman Murders Ex-Boyfriend for Not Paying Cable Bill”. That’s right, ladies and gentlemen. You read that correctly. In today’s “sounds too crazy to be true” news story, a woman murders her ex-boyfriend for not paying the cable bill. Let us explain. Chamia Johnson, 34, pleads not guilty last […]
Can I Watch Major League Baseball with an Antenna?
Its springtime, which means not only are flowers blooming, but bats are cracking, and the 2016 MLB season is underway. And for many of us, that means trying to figure out how to get as much baseball coverage as possible without signing an expensive cable contract we can’t get rid of. Luckily, it’s 2016 and […]
Tom’s Guide Names the ClearStream Eclipse the Best Antenna Design
Tom’s Guide recently released their list of Best Indoor HDTV Antennas of 2016, and we are excited that our ClearStream Eclipse Amplified antenna was named the Best Antenna Design! It received an 8/10 rating, and was praised for the unique design. The geniuses over at Tom’s Guide know what they’re talking about! “One of the […]