The COVID-19 pandemic surged TV viewership across the country. With the majority of Americans confined to their homes, 5.4 trillion minutes* of streaming and cable television were consumed in 2020. Television became essential to many, but at what cost? Cord-cutting leader, Antennas Direct, understands that affordability continues to be a major concern for TV viewers. […]
During this past year, it has become more important than ever to stay informed on local news and events, as well as having consistent and reliable outlets of entertainment. A TV antenna provides just that – affordable, reliable TV, for both enjoyment and safety purposes. A Breath of Fresh Air – The Benefits of a […]
Cord cutting as a trend is exploding. According to the National Association of Broadcasters, there are over 70 million viewers broadcast TV-reliant as of last year. If you are nervous to take the leap and not sure you can live the liberated life, you’re not alone. Our customer feedback suggests that ‘poor signal strength in […]
Rabbit ears, aluminum foil, coat hangers, or a massive dish taking up half of your backyard. The antenna technology of yesterday included a variety of interesting sights to see, and sometimes, dad may have even asked you to hold onto the antenna and hike up your leg to get better reception. We’ve come a long […]
If you have, or want, free over-the-air TV, you’ll need to be prepared for the TV spectrum repack. This means you will need to rescan the channels on your television or converter box, and having a TV antenna that can keep up with these frequency changes. Currently, all your TV channels are on their own […]
We talk about free TV a lot here—it’s kind of our thing—so it’s only right we take some time to talk about the Public Broadcasting Service, known lovingly across the United States as PBS. While many remember growing up on PBS, it’s actually been around a little less than 50 years. Nevertheless, if you’re considering […]
Ah, Spring. With it comes beautiful weather, and the chaos of everything happening all at once. But with the chaos, let us not forget the reason behind the season, namely the excitement of all the graduates finally reaching the landmark they’ve worked so hard for, and celebrating the most important men in our lives, our […]
HDTV antennas are often woefully underrepresented in the world of entertainment as their more expensive counterparts, like cable, work to hog all of the attention. However, more and more people are realizing the value of using a TV antenna. There are powerful outdoor antennas, and easy-to-use indoor antennas, but until recently no one has considered […]
Put on your beautiful wide-brim hats and pour some mint juleps, it’s time for the Kentucky Derby again! This year is the 144th annual Run for the Roses, and will air on NBC Saturday, May 5th. As we’re sure you know, NBC is an over-the-air broadcast TV channel, and this means you can tune in […]
Mother’s Day is coming up soon and you need to find the perfect gift. We all know the struggle between getting your mom something sweet vs. something she would actually use. How about this year you give her a gift that’s truly unique and meaningful, while also being incredibly practical? What is this perfect gift […]
It’s the day football fans have been waiting for since the end of last season. The day when teams all across the league start selecting new talent to build their 2018 rosters. That’s right folks – we’re talking about draft day, and it’s just around the corner! Will the Colts trade down? Who will get two of […]
Getting TV for free seems almost too good to be true, and a lot of people have wondered how it all works. How do TV antennas get signals? Why the switch to digital in 2009? How do you set up a TV antenna? What TV antenna is right for you? Look no farther! In an […]
