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To: Openurmind

I have always had over the air broadcasts. I am looking to replace my ancient and damaged old outside antenna.

Reading up on them I was surprised to learn that if you get a strong signal, quality will often be better than cable or satellite.


12 posted on 01/15/2019 2:45:47 PM PST by yarddog
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To: yarddog

Snow and static are a thing of the past with digital broadcast. You have pretty much a crystal clear signal. When it gets too weak it will pixelate, freeze and break up, then just nothing, it’s gone. Sort of all or nothing.


14 posted on 01/15/2019 2:48:37 PM PST by RegulatorCountry
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To: yarddog
" you get a strong signal, quality will often be better than cable or satellite."

The OTA channels don't compress the video as much on the x.1 channel

23 posted on 01/15/2019 2:54:52 PM PST by Paladin2
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To: yarddog

Currently using rabbit ears but soon will install an external antenna.


24 posted on 01/15/2019 2:55:41 PM PST by american_ranger (Our family motto is being miserable builds character.)
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To: yarddog

> if you get a strong signal, quality will often be better than cable or satellite <

That’s true. I’ve read that’s because cable signals are compressed. But over-the-air signals are not.


70 posted on 01/15/2019 3:29:09 PM PST by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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