HDTVa vs. Metal hanger
I have a pretty decent 1080p HDTV. most local HD stations are in close proxmity to my apartment(15miles) but some stations are 50-80 miles away.
I was using a very cheap wire solution before and been able to receive only 7 stations.
After installing Terk's HDTVa, my TV tuner was able to get a lock on a total of 20(!) stations. which cover all Green, Yellow and even some RED(!) mapped stations - based on FCC's reception maps([...])
Selection is limited yes, but quality is higher than Comcast, that's for sure, because there's no lousy mpeg compression.
I did the math, Over the air TV plus Netflix steaming is more than sufficient to our needs and $50-70 cheaper on our monthly bills.
However, if you own/rent a house, I would warmly recommnd to install an external antenna that can extend the range significantly while being lot less prone to interferences.
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Good Antenna
This is my first OTA Antenna but it works just like it is described. I get 12 channels total, but only 5 or 6 are worth watching. The Antenna is very big and does stick out, so when I have people over and I know I will not be using it I simply push down the rods and take off the Antenna and store it. It takes less then a minute to do this so it is very convenient! Overall I am pleased with this purchase and I would recommend the product.
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Cable no more
I get channels that are 60 miles away with this amazing antenna. It's odd looking and somewhat large, but it works great. The amplification really makes a difference. My HDTV is located on the second floor, so elevation has something to do with it. Won't work in a basement, but find a good spot for it and you can say goodbye to cable bills.
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