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[…]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 you receive. The ASK-NCQ1338/FA/E model has a physical SIMM that you can remove and put in a different gateway, but again, this would void any kind of warranty on the unit. Do I need direct […]
[…]providers. In the comments below, reader Wade points out that you could add a splitter to your antenna cable and feed the other antenna signal directly to your TV for viewing when there is no Internet. Thermal Management Some users had heat issues with the previous generation Tablos, causing some to even place a PC cooling fan below their units. The new Tablo bottom case is warm to the touch, but not as hot as the old Tablo. It has cooling holes on the bottom, but I wish it had some on the top. I haven’t had any overheating problems, […]
[…]have a modern flat TV, you should be able to get most of the network channels for free using an antenna. Check out DisableMyCable.com for more info on this! And yes, it’s true that “bundling saves money”, but not if you don’t use all of the bundled services. It’s also true that cable companies are raising the cost of Internet-only service, so be sure to compare. It might make sense to bundle the first year, then drop TV and phone after. Any other ideas to save on Internet access? Please leave a comment. – […]
[…]a more unusual one, but I got the idea from the Antenna Man. He’s got a relative who has poor antenna reception in his area. So, the Antenna Man set up a DVR at his own home, which has good reception, and gave the login to his relative so that he can watch local TV. Kind of a cool idea! The best DVR for this would be AirTV. Which DVR is Best for You? If any of these use cases apply to you, check out my constantly-updated article on the best DVRs for […]
[…]could purchase a wirelss-to-wired Wi-Fi extender with Ethernet. I like putting my DVR close to my antenna, which is far from my router, so requiring wired Ethernet is not ideal for me because I don’t want to run cables throughout my home. The Tablo and AirTV are two DVRs that have Wi-Fi if you don’t want to run Ethernet to your DVR. Next Gen TV ATSC 3.0? The Flex Duo (which I reviewed) does not support ATSC 3.0. The Flex Scribe 4K and Flex Quattro (AKA Flex 4K) claim to support ATSC 3.0 (Next Generation TV) on two tuners. However, […]
[…]data rates. If, like me, you have the ASK-NCQ1338/FA/E gateway, you can’t attach an external antenna. However, you can put your SIM card into a different router that can handle an external antenna. Needless to say, do these at your own risk! I’m sure these would invalidate any kind of warranty on the device. I’m way too scared to try these because I work from home and can’t afford to have my Internet go down. But, these are some pretty cool ideas! Oh, and here’s an article from that same company on how to tell where your 4G and 5G […]
[…]excellent cable TV DVRs, but they’ve also made a few models for recording broadcast TV from an antenna. The Edge for Antenna is their latest broadcast TV DVR, featuring two tuners and 500GB of internal storage (about 75 hours of HD video). It’s designed to be connected to a TV via HDMI, but you can also view recordings on the TiVo app or in a non-Chrome browser like Firefox (more on this later). A fee is required for the channel guide and certain other features. There is a lifetime purchase option called their “All-In Service”, which lists for $249 on […]
[…]you do a channel scan, you’re ready to start watching live TV assuming you’ve connected an antenna. One note, if you reset your AirTV, you’ll have to delete it from your app in order to restart the pairing process. Tuner Quality The AirTV’s tuner is excellent. My AirTV 2 picked up a whopping 169 channels in Los Angeles. More importantly, it was able to find VHF channel 13 and its sub-channels (where I watch Star Trek on Heroes and Icons), which my Tablo Dual Lite DVR wasn’t. So, that is a big win for AirTV! The tuner brings in more […]
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[…]power for circuitry that increases the level of your TV signal. Why I Was Intrigued by This Antenna There are so many indoor TV antennas out there, so why was I excited about this one? First, is the physical size; it’s larger than many other indoor antennas, making it potentially better at receiving low-frequency VHF signals, which are almost always problematic for people to pick up. I was also intrigued by the mounting options. You can let it stand vertically on the floor or screw it to a wall, giving your placement options. And with indoor antennas, good placement is […]
[…]your zip code into the Station Finder to see how many channels are in your area. While an outdoor antenna will you should be able to get the green channels using an indoor antenna. Here are some I recommend: If you use a broadcast TV DVR like the Tablo to record live TV, it really turns live TV into more of a streaming TV experience, allowing you to watch shows on your phone as well as your TV (using a Roku). 3. Watch, then cancel! Recurring bills are really insidious. $9.95 per month might not sound like much, but after […]
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[…]see how many broadcast TV channels it could pick up compared to my old Sony when using my indoor antenna. To my surprise, it got more channels than my Sony, which previously had the best reception out of the tuners I had tested. After scanning four times each, my Sony averaged 119 channels while my new Samsung averaged 127 channels. And more importantly, the marginal stations were more solid and watchable on my new Samsung than on my old Sony. I hadn’t expected TV manufacturers to put much effort into improving broadcast TV tuners. I figured that they had already […]
[…]to watch broadcast TV If you’re using a separate converter box to pick up broadcast TV with an antenna, you can ditch that and plug your antenna straight into the majority of new TVs (except for some Vizio TVs which are sold as “displays”). You can then ditch the separate remote control. I did some testing and my new Samsung tuner picks up more channels than my old Sony did! 3. Your current TV screen is too small A bigger screen definitely makes a difference in your viewing experience, so if your current TV screen is too small, I believe […]
[…]more that were 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, […]
[…]Locator – See exactly what direction your TV signals are coming from. Helpful to position your antenna. AntennaWeb is a definitive source for antenna information with a tool that shows available channels in your area, as well as what direction they are coming from. Click on “Choose an antenna”. Over-the-Air Digital TV Site – has some great information on TV signals, terrain masking, and attenuation of TV signals through various materials. FTAList.com – information on free satellite TV (not Dish or DirecTV, but free satellite channels from around the world). Titan TV – free online TV channel guide, including broadcast TV guides for your area! […]
[…]I would steer away from these unless you absolutely need these channels and cannot use an antenna. Check to see if you can use an antenna here. Fubo TV – For sports lovers Fubo TV started in 2015 as a streaming service specializing in soccer channels but they’ve added mainstream channels to become a legit all-around streaming service. They’re still heavy on sports with the recent addition of ESPN. Starting cost is $74.99 per month for 172 channels and $84.99 for 239 channels, which is in the same ballpark as cable TV, so you should really think about whether you need […]
[…]including, now, HBO Max. Many people ask me if Roku is a direct replacement for cable TV or an antenna. The answer is “no”. There are lots of free channels on Roku, but the most popular ones like Netflix or Hulu require payment. Out of the box, you can’t simply stream all of the network stations on your Roku like you would with cable TV or an antenna (without adding other stuff). It’s a convenient and easy way to watch content from the Internet on your TV. Roku has voice search and you can stream music, photos, and videos from your phone […]
[…]DVRs are not my top choices, but they may be appropriate in some circumstances. TiVo Edge for Antenna DVR with All-In Service – DISCONTINUED 2024 Update: It appears that the TiVo Edge for Antenna has been discontinued. You still may be able to find it on eBay though so I’ll keep this section up for a while. Original writeup is below. The TiVo Edge for Antenna has two tuners and an internal 500GB hard drive for recording. I got mine with the All-In Service where you pay a flat fee for lifetime channel guide access, which makes the total cost of […]
