{"id":4438,"date":"2017-06-23T10:58:38","date_gmt":"2017-06-23T15:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.antennasdirect.com\/blog\/?p=4438"},"modified":"2023-01-31T11:44:36","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T17:44:36","slug":"5-reasons-antennas-relevant-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.antennasdirect.com\/blog\/5-reasons-antennas-relevant-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Why Antennas Are Still Relevant in 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s safe to say in a streaming society that HDTV antennas are making a comeback. People might not think of an antenna as something that is relevant or necessary in 2017, but they would be wrong. Gone are the days of the aluminum foil rabbit ears. Antennas these days are sleek, powerful, and necessary for a good entertainment setup that doesn\u2019t include cable.<\/p>\n<p>We discussed <a href=\"\/blog\/tv-antenna-more-relevant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the importance of antennas<\/a> some last year, but this year the sentiment seems even more apropos to discuss. If you have an antenna the idea of their relevance is likely not surprising to you. However, if you\u2019re on the fence about how to cut the proverbial cord, and you might not be so sure, let me enlighten you. Here are some of the reasons why HDTV antennas are still incredibly relevant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1 \u2013 Streaming Services only offer Locals in Select Markets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sure, if you live in Los Angeles or New York, and you have DIRECTV NOW, you have local channels. What about if you live in Des Moines or Flagstaff, or even Wooster, MA? Well, then you probably don\u2019t. Streaming services \u00a0do not offer local channels across the country, so if you\u2019re relying strictly on streaming, you\u2019ll be missing out on local content if you live in most the country.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2 \u2013 The Majority of Popular Top-Rated Shows are on the Big 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX \u2013 also known as the big 4. If you take away these networks you\u2019re depriving yourself of some of the most popular shows on TV. Imagine a world without <em>Madam Secretary<\/em>, <em>This Is Us<\/em>, or <em>Criminal Minds<\/em>. Over 80% of the most popular shows come from these four networks. CBS, a network that is scarcely available through streaming services is the number one network. Why miss out on all the best content if you don\u2019t have to? An antenna will make it easy to watch these shows when and how you want. You can even pair it with a DVR, and record the shows you won\u2019t be home to watch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3 \u2013 NFL and other Sports<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sure, there are services like fuboTV that cater to sports fans, but the majority of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.streamingobserver.com\/nfl-live-stream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NFL games are on local channels<\/a>. The same can be said for the Olympics, much of NCAA football, and many other sports. If you\u2019re a sports fan, having a TV antenna is the difference between being fully engaged with your teams, and reading about them online after the game. Unless you\u2019re in a major city, the only surefire way to watch these games without cable is with a TV antenna.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4 \u2013 Weather and other Emergencies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When there is a flood, tornado, snow storm, or other weather related emergency, you\u2019re going to hear it from the local news. While you could use the radio, having access to these local channels will give you access to regular news and weather reports, as well as important announcements like school closings, which can be incredibly useful. In these big weather moments, you can\u2019t always rely on streaming or Internet, as they can be affected by the weather. While the Internet may go out, you could still have access to your local channels with an HDTV antenna, so that you have access to the important weather announcements, and have a better opportunity to keep you and your family safe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5 \u2013 Antennas are Getting Better<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some people point out that antennas aren\u2019t always perfect. If you live in an area that is wooded with a lot of trees, or in areas that have tall buildings blocking the incoming signal, your antenna can suffer. <a href=\"\/blog\/introducing-max-series-indoor-attic-outdoor-hdtv-antennas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Enter MAX antennas<\/a>. These antennas are made specifically for those tough areas where your signal is compromised. The best thing is they have considered nearly every living situation. You can install these outside, in your attic, or even on the wall if you\u2019re living in an apartment. If you think a digital HD antenna won\u2019t work for you, you need to give the MAX antennas a try.<\/p>\n<p>Antennas used to be all the rage, something that was installed and used in nearly every home. As cable became popular, antennas fell out of favor, but now they are back, and they are making a comeback in a huge way. An antenna will make sure you have access to local news, weather, popular television, and sports all for just the cost of the HDTV antenna \u2013 and then it\u2019s free TV forever. \u00a0As you can see, antennas are not only still relevant, they are worth the purchase!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antennasdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cutcable.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3608 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.antennasdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cutcable-300x292.png\" alt=\"Results image of cord cutter super hero\" width=\"300\" height=\"292\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Chris Brantner is the founder of <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/cutcabletoday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CutCableToday.com<\/a>, <em>a resource for people who want to cut the cord and still get the TV they crave. Follow him on Twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CutCableToday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@CutCableToday<\/a> .<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s safe to say in a streaming society that HDTV antennas are making a comeback. People might not think of an antenna as something that is relevant or necessary in 2017, but they would be wrong. Gone are the days of the aluminum foil rabbit ears. 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