we ditched cable, i need an antenna, your advise please

[oneshot86]

we had two separate accounts for two buildings on the property and that shit was over 400 a month, fuck
them assholes, i really dont watch tv none.
but i do want some local news.
refer me to an antenna, dudes

 

[rjacobs]

Winegard of some type.

How far are you from the antenna's?

You can use this website to see what you will get at your address

DTV Reception Maps

www.fcc.gov

And this one to see the distance to the towers

Antennas Direct | TV Transmitter Locator and Mapping Tool

Find your nearest digital TV transmitter with Antennas Direct's mapping tool. It's a quick and easy way to find digital television transmitters (DTVs) nearest to your location.

www.antennasdirect.com

Then you can narrow in on what antenna you need.

 

[MtnCreek]

I have no help to offer. But hoe-lee-sheit get the box with the dial that rotates the antenna while making that racket. When I tell my kids about those things they look at me like I'm a tard that's just making shit up.

 

[HeavyAssault]

I got something like in the link below. I was able to power the amp with an outlet in the attic. No issues for the most part. Just see what they have in stock locally.

External/Internal HD Antenna

 

[Snipe260]

we had two separate accounts for two buildings on the property and that shit was over 400 a month, fuck
them assholes, i really dont watch tv none.
but i do want some local news.
refer me to an antenna, dudes

Do you have neighbors close?

 

[Nik H]

Just google DTV antennas for home use. They are all likely to be able to capture digital signals depending on your distance from the nearest tower. You may need a mast to help reception

 

[Bob Ondess]

Antenna Man on YouTube has all the answers.

 

[kenny1773]

I had pretty good luck with a bowtie style antenna in my attic

What is a bowtie antenna? - The Solid Signal Blog

Ever wonder why antennas look like they do? Here's a great story!

blog.solidsignal.com

TV Antennas & Parts for Cord-Cutters - Solid Signal

Get the TV antenna and parts you need to cut the cord. Solid Signal carries the largest online selection of indoor and outdoor TV antennas. Find out more!

www.solidsignal.com

 

[supercorndogs]

Is there a radio shack around you? Are you close to a broadcasting station? If you are close they make some antenna that mount on top of your TV. If not find and antenna and make a good roof mount for it. I need to trouble shoot my antenna right now. It stopped working.

 

[hollowoutadime]

Would you pay $19/month for cable?

Youtube TV allows 3 simultaneous users and unlimited dvr. Split the $57 monthly cost with two other users. A $29 roku device, (if your tv doesn't have it) is all you need.

Except for college football, I never watch network television (dtv channels)

 

[Tucker301]

I gave these to my daughter and to a friend and they work great. You have to be within a certain distance.

Amazon.com: TERK Amplified Multi-Directional HDTV Antenna: Electronics

Amazon.com: TERK Amplified Multi-Directional HDTV Antenna: Electronics

smile.amazon.com

I have used the bowtie type as indicated above and received HD stations 80 miles away.

 

[oneshot86]

thats great, thanks alot, bow tie it is.
ill mount it to a pipe on top of a telephone pole, right next to my building

 

[HeavyAssault]

I have mine inside the attic, no issues pulling in multiple stations. I never knew there were that many home shopping channels...lol

 

[Darayavaus]

WTH. For the last month, I've gotten my news here in the Bear Pit, then I go confirm everything at Breitbart. Dont need a tv.