1 posted on
05/04/2011 4:06:20 AM PDT by
Keltik
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To: Keltik
Radio Shack, and get an analogue converter, and some rabbit ears I guess. I couldn’t find an antennae recently other than rabbit ears around here, but I s’pose they’re out there somewhere.
2 posted on
05/04/2011 4:10:15 AM PDT by
rockinqsranch
(Dems, Libs, Socialists, call 'em what you will, they ALL have fairies livin' in their trees.)
To: Keltik
To: Keltik
go get a converter box....they run about 50 bucks...
4 posted on
05/04/2011 4:10:46 AM PDT by
joe fonebone
(Project Gunwalker, this will make watergate look like the warm up band......)
To: Keltik
Take your TV out and shoot it.
Twice.
I haven’t had TV since 1996.
I got annoyed with inviting strangers to come into my house only to swear at me and insult my sensibilities.
5 posted on
05/04/2011 4:12:30 AM PDT by
Westbrook
(Having children does not divide your love, it multiplies it.)
To: Keltik
all you need is a uhf vhf transformer from radio shack. under $5. I've made kickass antennas out of just tinfoil and picked up Philadelphia 45 miles away. checkout
http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=186 store bought antennas suck compared to DYI. most designs very cheap. (under $10).
6 posted on
05/04/2011 4:14:12 AM PDT by
dubie
(The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.)
To: Keltik
Use the internet - wwitv.com has many of the latest movies, news and TV shows
7 posted on
05/04/2011 4:14:30 AM PDT by
Dacula
To: Keltik
Use the internet - wwitv.com has many of the latest movies, news and TV shows
8 posted on
05/04/2011 4:14:33 AM PDT by
Dacula
To: Keltik
Get a library card and enjoy books! An AM radio is all you need for sports. Use your imagination.
10 posted on
05/04/2011 4:17:52 AM PDT by
Ronin
("A society of sheep must in time beget a government of wolves" -- Bertrand de Jouve)
To: Keltik
Dude No problem...Get a Roku and a $7 a month subscription to Netflix. They’re awesome.You wont want Cable anymore.
Google Roku.
To: Keltik
12 posted on
05/04/2011 4:19:55 AM PDT by
dubie
(The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.)
To: Keltik
There’s three things you’ll need, all available from Radio Shack or maybe even WalMart.
(1) a ‘digital’ antenna. (if you are more than 10 miles or so from the broadcast tower, invest in a ‘box’ antenna. They look kinda like the box kites we flew as kids.)
(2) the digital to analog signal converter box. This is a box that receives the new digital TV signals and then sends them all to either channel 3 or 4 on your old TV. You’ll use a new remote that comes with the box to select channels on the converter box, and the TV itself will stay set on channel 3 or 4.
(4) connector cables and doo-dads to connect the new converter box to your TV. This SHOULD all come with the box, but ask the guy at Radio Shack to be certain.
You’ll have to go through an auto-tune/ station finding sequence to set up the box. If you have issues, ask a 10 year old to help you ;-) The channels will have slightly different numbers than before, like 5.1 and 5.1 and 33.2, but the programming is no better.
**IF** you are 20 - 50 miles from the broadcast tower, you’ll need to buy a signal amplifier to go with your antenna. If you have to drive a long ways to get your new box, and your signal was just OK in the old antenna days, then go ahead and buy the amplifier anyways. We’re 18 miles from the towers in modestly hilly country, and we benefit from using an amp. Just FYI
13 posted on
05/04/2011 4:20:49 AM PDT by
Blueflag
(Res ipsa loquitur)
To: Keltik
You don't mention if you have a budget to receive over the air reception, or what size screen you have. LCD TVs are quite inexpensive fr what you get, otherwise you can get a digital converter box at the Best Buy, Radio Shack, ebay, etc. ($50?) You also don't mention if you are
rural or urban. What sufficed before may not be adequate, as digital stations require a more consistent signal, and many stations are now broadcasting at a higher (which usually means less less power over distance) frequency. Personally, I'd go for a big time roof antenna (on the roof, not in the attic) from a legacy manufacturer like Channel Master or Winegard. If you have multple cities to point to, a rotor might be called for. Modern rotors have it all over the old style ones. This kind of rig can cost north of $500. If you are in an urban apartment, and you have broadcast stations within 15 miles, you might do fine with an indoor antenna. You can try the old rabbit ears/bow tie/bulls eye, but most likely you'll want to get a new one. DON'T get hooked on antennas with lots of buttons and knobs. The goal is GAIN, let the digital box process the signal. Finally, streaming video is becoming more doable. I can live with watching sports on my 19" 4:3 screen, and I had no difficulty picking up the NFL playoffs (until the Super Bowl) with my broadband connection. (I watched a Swedish stream. Cheesy Swedish announcers with one set of clothes during what would be extra U.S. commercials. Good luck!
14 posted on
05/04/2011 4:21:04 AM PDT by
Dr. Sivana
(There is no salvation in politics.)
To: Keltik
We have had DirectTV for 9 years now - back then they didn’t offer local channels - so we have basic/basic cable at $6 per month. If you have a digital/plasma tv you can program it to find the digital/hg channels. We have around 20 channels for $6 per month. Regular TV’s in the house get @6 channels (They don’t list basic/basic on any paperwork or website - give them a call and ask for it.)
(We really should dump Satellite;>)
Most TV shows and Movies you can watch for free on the internet - No netflick required - just be careful which sites you use.
You can WiFi your computer to the TV.
16 posted on
05/04/2011 4:26:11 AM PDT by
libertarian27
(Ingsoc: Department of Life, Department of Liberty, Department of Happiness)
To: Keltik
From what I read, you have a standard analog TV, just as they made from day one.
I assume it has a tuner (channel changer) and antenna connections for coaxial line or twin lead.
If you are near a normal size city, you have maybe 3 or more
TV stations?
Go to most any hardware store, Walmart, Radio Shack
and buy an appropriate antenna for your area.
If you have UHF channels you will want a separate antenna for that, but some antennas are dual band, VHF/UHF.
If your in a city, a set of indoor rabbit ears will do.
17 posted on
05/04/2011 4:27:04 AM PDT by
AlexW
(Proud eligibility skeptic)
To: Keltik
Buy a new flat panel tv. Best value is usually in the 32” to 42” range. You don’t need 1080P to get a great picture, 720P will do just fine.
You can pick up free over-the-air HDTV from local broadcast stations, and even the regular digital signals (non-hd) look pretty good. Depending on how far you are from the broadcast towers you may need an outside atenna, or you may be able to make due with rabbit ears. Some folks just mount a smaller sized outside antenna in the attic if they don’t want to have it showing outside.
As mentioned by others, a ROKU box and an internet connection will give you access to Netflix and Amazon video.
To: Keltik
Here’s a hint—If you want to watch one show and record (tape) another at the same time, get a second converter box made by a different manufacturer, so the remotes will work independently.
19 posted on
05/04/2011 4:34:00 AM PDT by
LSAggie
(Caring for a liver dog--It's not for sisses)
To: Keltik
Consider Internet TV. We use a Roku streaming video box hooked to our TV and watch movies, documentaries, MLB games and a host of other things. Subscription costs are relatively cheap less than $10 per month. If your TV has a good quality sound system Internet radio stations are generally free and offer a variety you won’t find from local broadcasts.
20 posted on
05/04/2011 4:36:51 AM PDT by
The Great RJ
(The Bill of Rights: Another bill members of Congress haven't read.)
To: Keltik
21 posted on
05/04/2011 4:47:59 AM PDT by
Eccl 10:2
(Pray for the peace of Jerusalem - Ps 122:6)
To: Keltik
Pre digital tv you need converter box check ebay and amazon for sub $50 pricing. Last one I got was $27 from Amazon with free shipping. Antenna best is old fashioned outside antenna above the peak of your roof there are plans online for antennas you can build which they claim do a good job they look good for attic type install I don’t see that they would last in the wind. I get some 30 stations as I am close to a major city Tampa most of the network stations have 2or 3 sideband stations attached to the main one.
23 posted on
05/04/2011 4:51:59 AM PDT by
scottteng
(Proud parent of a Life scout)
To: Keltik
Netflix instant streaming of block buster, classic and entire seasons of television shows in their collection without any commercials whatsoever. You will be spoiled by the selections available in their vast library and absence of interruptions interruptions interruptions. You'll find such a wealth of material that you won't know where to begin. And then your head will pop off from shear ebullient, satisfactory bliss. You're set for years upon years of exploring cinematographic history. Oh what will you find that will become your number one item for that stranded on a desert island scenario? Invader Zim? Apocalypto? Macgyver or the Twilight Zone Series? War Documentaries? Mystery Science Theater 3000? Maybe you could try the anime category that the kids are so excited about today? How about Ghost in the Shell, Mushi-shi, Ghost Hound. Trust me my friend, your television is not going away, just the cable commercial ridden programming that theeey tell you to watch. Now you get to choose and explore and enjoy! Then go for a walk, you need exercise from watching so much quality entertainment.
24 posted on
05/04/2011 4:56:12 AM PDT by
conservativeimage
("Uh, let me be clear. Uh." - President Barack Obama)
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