You Don’t Have to Pay for Cable TV
A year after the digital TV conversion, we continue to hear customers tell us how they canceled their cable provider and now use over-the-air TV. One such person is Dan Schointuch, VP of Money Talks Interactive who wrote an article called You Don’t Have to Pay for Cable TV, which also appeared Yahoo! Finance. Almost […]
Still Getting Used to the Digital Transition
Question: If I have old TVs do I need some sort of converter box and an antenna? From Cheryl in Coppell, Texas
Answer: You do need a converter box in order to convert the new digital signals to analog signals that your older television can read ….
Can I Use My Old Dish Pole to Mount My Antenna?
Question: I was wondering if I could mount my antenna on that pole. It is about 5′ tall? And use the cables that are all ready installed? From Cindy in Wilson, North Carolina
Answer: Using the leftover dish mount is sometimes a great solution to your antenna mounting needs. There are however a couple of variables to check before doing so …
Do I Need Multiple Antennas for Different Locations in my House?
Question: Do I need more than 1 antenna for the different locations of the televisions in the house? What is the best method of connections without adding a series of diplexers for local HD service? I have recently stopped using Direct TV due to the high cost of service. From Steve in Salt Lake City, Utah
Answer: When dealing with a multi-story home you have a few choices outlined below …
Over The Air Television Experience Help
Fernando in California is making the smart leap from cable to over-the-air digital reception and is in need of some advice from others who have made the same choice. Help him out on the Antennas Direct blog.
Why are my Digital Channels Cutting Out?
Question: What makes the TV channels keep getting squares & cutting out on ABC and some times on other channels and the boarders on NBC? – From Jennie in Fairview, Michigan
Answer: The small squares you are seeing could be caused by several different things
What is the Best Antennas for Me in Manitoba, Canada?
Question: I have a cottage in Manitoba, Canada. The non-cable channels are #6, 7, 10, 12 and 13. What kind of antenna would be best for me? – From Scott in Winnipeg, Arkansas
Answer: In the area of Manitoba I would recommend …
Will Installing a Second Antenna Double My Signal Strength?
Question: Would I improve my reception significantly if I installed another DB 8 antenna right beside the existing antenna, hook them to a combiner, and then to the Pre amp? Theoretically, would that double my signal strength?
What is a Pre-Amp and should I use one?
Question: What is a Pre-Amp and should I use one?
Answer: A Pre-Amp amplifies the signal your antenna receives to allow for weak signals to be read by the tuner in your TV or digital converter box. An amplifier will ….
Where do I point the antenna?
Question: Where do I point the antenna?
Answer: We recommend using www.AntennaPoint.com as a tool to help locate the direction of the transmission towers you are trying to receive ….
Cable Got Your Tongue?
Do you remember Miss Teen South Carolina trying to answer that question about maps in 2007? Yes, it was painful, but it seems that Comcast CEO Brian Roberts might have watched that interview one too many times. Last week, Roberts was interviewed at the National Cable & Telecommunications convention in Los Angeles and from the […]
You’re Not the Only One Tired of Paying those Hidden Cable Fees
Millions of Americans turning away from cable and looking for alternative sources for news and entertainment.