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The only thing we CANT seem to get is Fox News, which sucks, because we like to watch it and CNN to try to get some different viewpoints. But seriously, are we going to pony up another 140 a month for one channel?
The XBOX 360 is great with Windows 7 because it supports Playon but also is a DVR so you can schedule, watch, stuff like the TIVO does. You need a tuner card for this but they are cheap.
GCharlotte---I'm not getting anything on this TV because it hasn't been used recently; I have DirecTV on my TV in the living room, but I'm going to suspend service on it after the Super Bowl for 6 months, and come back in the summer at a substantially discounted rate ($35.99/vs. $78.98/month).
Consequently my questions are aimed at determining my options for my other TV set, which is only 5 or 6 feet from a window.
I can't seem to find any information on what ROKU's content is, and I can only assume that if you do get it, you also have to have 'something else' (which in my case would be a converter box and some type of antenna) in order to receive your local TV stations (there are 20+ of them out here in Los Angeles according to AntennaWeb).
Thanks to everyone else for your replies, and I look forward to reading more of them.
Yes, you are correct. You need an antenna for the over the air local channels. I recommend you get one sooner than the Super Bowl so you can compare the picture quality. I'd bet it will be better with the antenna than through sat.
So a moderately priced (under $15.00) set of rabbit ears from Radio Shack or WalMart, combined with a converter box would do the trick, correct?
It shuld work. You only need a converter box if you have an older set.
Take a look here: AntennaWeb
click on the box that says "choose an antenna" and follow along. You put in our address and it shows you where all the stations broadcast in relation to your home and how far. This will help you pick out the antenna you need. The further you are the larger the antenna you will need.
Terk HDTVi/HDTVa and Clearstream 1 are good indoor antennas that work well in Charlotte, as most major digital channels are UHF with strong signals. The rabbit ears on the Terk will help with WTVI, the lone VHF. Radioshack sells better budget antennas than Walmart. Get the basic rabbit ears and loop.
Terk HDTVi/HDTVa and Clearstream 1 are good indoor antennas that work well in Charlotte, as most major digital channels are UHF with strong signals. The rabbit ears on the Terk will help with WTVI, the lone VHF. Radioshack sells better budget antennas than Walmart. Get the basic rabbit ears and loop.
Ohhhh didn't know WTVI was VHF. That's why I'm not picking it up. I've got the Terk HDTVa and am very happy. Now I got to adjust it for the WTVI.
Extend the rabbit ears and adjust for WTVI-42. They are actually broadcasting on RF11 with a rather weak signal. Also try without the amp plugged in, as you may be overloading the tuner and drowning out the weaker signal. And you can also receive alternative PBS programming on UNC-TV 58 and SC ETV 30. The tapered arrow part of the antenna should give you reliable reception of 3, 9, 18, 36 and 46 without major difficulty, which includes your CBS, ABC, NBC, and Fox. Plus these stations have additional subchannels that feature classic TV and movies, such as Antenna TV, MeTV, and ThisTV.
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