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To find the best streaming service for you, first make a list of the channels you want. Then, go to my Streaming TV Service Finder and enter them there. It will search through all of the streaming services to find the ones that get as many channels that you picked as possible. Note getting local channels in a streaming service is expensive. If you can, get your local channels using an […]
[…]antenna professionally installed. Good outdoor antenna brands include Channel Master, Televes, and Antennas Direct. If you’re not able to get an outdoor antenna (i.e., you’re renting or in a big complex), then an indoor antenna can work if you’re in or near a big to medium-sized city. My recommended indoor antenna is the Mohu Leaf. More information […]
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[…]model, but with different hardware inside. It is theoretically possible to hack your own 5G antennas onto this unit if you’re adventurous and don’t mind violating the terms of service. It’s not pretty though. ASK-NCQ1338/FA/E The ASK-NCQ1338 is the original Verizon 5G Home Internet router. Functionality is similar to the ARC-XCI55AX (above). Verizon has continued to update software for this unit, improving performance, stability, and security over time. Although this is the oldest model, don’t fret too much if you receive it. It still works fine today (it is what I currently use). On the bright side, the ASK features […]
[…]to have helped thousands of people lower the cost of watching TV through the use of broadcast TV antennas, DVRs (digital video recorders), and streaming services. At the same time, I have a responsibility to tell you about new evidence about the hazards associated with watching TV for hours every day. No, I’m not talking about the supposed dangers of 5G or of sitting too close to the TV like they used to warn us about. I’m talking about a new Harvard study of over 45,000 women over the course of twenty years reinforcing the adverse health impact of a […]
[…]which model you get). If you receive the ARC-XCI55AX model, you can hack it to attach your own antennas but it requires opening up the unit and running cables from it. It would definitely void any kind of warranty on the unit. The ASK unit does not have a way to attach external antennas. There is a newer tower unit, but no word yet on whether that can be hacked to attach an antenna. There are no obvious ports to do so. Can I swap out the SIMM and use it in a different gateway? It depends on which model […]
[…]to have as good a range in a two-story home as a dedicated Netgear router with three external antennas! If you live in a one-bedroom apartment or a single-story home, the built-in Wi-Fi router probably will be just fine for you. It will probably work in a lot of two-story homes as well. But, a lot of the low online ratings for Verizon Home Internet stem from complaints about the Wi-Fi range. Well, the built-in gateway router is not intended to be as good as a dedicated Wi-Fi router with external antennas that you can get at Best Buy. If […]
[…]and 13.1. Keep in mind though, that antenna location was optimized for channel 7.1. By moving the antennas around, I was able to get all of the networks on both antennas. It does show that the strengths and weaknesses of these antennas are slightly different. So, if you’re using the Leaf and have a marginal channel, then it’s possible the HD Smart Bar might be able to pick it up (the reverse is also true; the Leaf might pick up a channel the HD Smart Bar has trouble with). To be thorough, I re-tested both antennas in different areas of […]
Back when streaming TV services first came out, they were a great value compared to cable TV. But, just like cable, many streaming TV services started raising their prices. Over the years, some have become just as expensive as cable TV, especially ones that offer live TV. Nowadays, you can still put together a great package of shows to watch but you have to be smart about which services you pick if you want to save. Here are my top tips on how to save on the cost of streaming TV. 1. Use the Streaming Service Finder to find the […]
Manufacturers are always looking for new features to add to their TVs. I recently got a new 2021 Samsung 55″ Q60T QLED TV to replace my thirteen-year-old Sony LCD TV (which is still going strong, by the way). I was blown away at some of the features Samsung packed into it. Here are some surprising things (good and bad) that my Samsung (and many other manufacturers’ modern TVs) can do. 1. Get more broadcast TV channels (using your antenna) The first thing I did when I got my new TV set up was to see how many broadcast TV channels […]
[…]flaky or that didn’t come in at all. So, I went out and purchased a big metal antenna, the Antennas Direct DB-4 from Solid Signal. This got me more channels, but I still wasn’t satisfied. Around that time, there was a lot of hoopla about a new flat antenna, the Mohu Leaf. So, I ordered one. When I tested it, I was totally blown away that this small flat antenna could get better TV reception than a bulky more expensive metal antenna! My Setup Today Since then, I’ve moved back to Santa Monica and continued testing antennas. But, the Mohu Leaf […]
[…]is grounded properly for lightning strikes. Having said that, I do like the outdoor antennas from Antennas Direct ❯❯, Channel Master, and Solid Signal. Q: How can I get more broadcast TV channels? A: You’ll get the most channels with an attic antenna or outdoor rooftop antenna. If you are not able to set up a rooftop or attic antenna, try these tips with your indoor antenna. Q: Why did I lose channels? A: This is a very common question now with the “FCC Repack” going on. Basically, the FCC has re-arranged the TV frequency spectrum to make more room for wireless […]
It used to be that any streaming TV service was a no-brainer better deal than cable or satellite TV. Unfortunately, some streaming services are now just as expensive as cable! Yuck! But, it’s still possible to pay way less than cable if you pick your streaming services wisely (see below) and use an antenna if you need local channels. You can watch these on your computer or phone with an Internet connection or on your smart TV or streaming player like Roku or Amazon Fire TV. If you want a personalized recommendation of what streaming TV services are best for you based on the […]
[…]refined DVR solutions). Check out my full review of the Mediasonic HOMEWORX converter box. Antennas Once you have the converter box, you’ll need a broadcast TV antenna. Before buying anything, enter your zip code into the Station Finder and make sure there are signals in your area. If there are, here are some low-cost indoor antennas that I recommend. Can You Use a Roku With a Tube TV? Yes, but you’ll have to use the 2018 Roku Express+. It’s the one with the three RCA cables on the box: On Amazon, you’ll have to look under “other sellers” since this is an older model. […]
[…]I want to stress: the difference in the number of channels you can get with different indoor antennas is pretty small. If one antenna can get five channels, you are not going to suddenly get 25 channels with a more expensive antenna. So, do not keep buying more and more expensive antennas with the hopes of solving reception problems. Antenna location has a much bigger effect on reception than the type of antenna you use, as long as you’re not using a cheap rabbit-ear antenna. if you’re interested, here’s how I set up my antenna in my living room. See What’s on TV – […]
Here is a way to see if you can receive digital broadcast TV signals. You can do this even if you don’t have an antenna and don’t want to buy one right now. Note this is just a test, not a permanent set up! Before you start, type in your zip code into the Station Finder to see what channels are available in your area. If you got green or yellow channels, you can proceed. If you got only red channels or none, there are no broadcast TV signals in your area, and you won’t be able to use an antenna to […]
[…]work (sometimes the FCC Site goes down), enter your zip code into the Transmitter Locator by Antennas Direct. You should be able to get stations within the first circle using an indoor antenna: How to Interpret the Station Finder Results In general, you should be able to receive most of the green channels using a good antenna and some experimentation. How to See Which Direction to Point Your Antenna To see which direction the TV signal is coming from, click on the station’s call letters on the left side of the map. The map will then show the TV transmitter […]
[…]is quite a variation in performance based on signal conditions. In locations 1 and 3, the three antennas performed about the same. Although the Mohu Leaf 50 “won” in two locations, statistically these can be considered a tie. The Results I was blown away that the thin Mohu Leaf 30 found more channels on average than a bulky metal antenna! How could that be? Well, in Providence, RI, where I did this test, the TV signals come from almost all directions. The DB4 is good at receiving signals from only a narrow angle. It has a reflector in the back which blocks […]
[…]hits the sweet spot of price and performance if you can’t use an outdoor antenna. Indoor TV Antennas to Avoid I would avoid the super-cheap $10 antennas that you see on TV infomercials. Those will not give you as many channels as the Leaf unless you have really strong TV signals in your area. Take a look at the reviews on Amazon to see what I’m talking about. So, save money and get a quality antenna to start with. A VHF TV Antenna You Can Mount Indoors The Station Finder will tell you if the channels in your area are […]
The easiest way to get live local news in real-time during disasters is often from broadcast TV news coverage. A TV antenna might seem like an anachronism; something no longer needed, especially with the plethora of streaming services available today. But, in the past year or so, I’ve been so glad to have access to free broadcast TV through my antenna. The reason is this: Broadcast TV is the most reliable medium for getting real-time news in times of crisis, surpassed only by a battery-powered radio (because that will work even if the power goes out). Cable and Internet Infrastructure […]
