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Originally Posted by MGWillia
Thanks for all the information. Some of you mentioned over the air broadcast. When I was a boy dad had an antenna on the roof with a rotating channel master. TV wasn't great, but we got several channels. Has the digital age helped?
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No. Depending on your location. When they switch from analog to digital broadcast around 2008, I lost all my OTA channels. FCC claims the channels are available with a DTA box. They provided $35 coupon to purchase the box which was $40 at Radio Shack. Unfortunately it did not work and another phone call provide information on a digital antennae. Another $300 later, still no channels. On the third call they determine I need a 90' antenna for best reception. Yeah right, especially when the home owner association then prohibitive towers!
I was forced to use cable as I am out of satellite range. FCC claim this is not necessary. Today I stream my broadcast through the internet to my PC connected to the TV. Only drawback is at 15mbps streaming is spotty as Metrocast claims it depends on the traffic through the lines. My fibre optic engineer buddy claims that is not a true statement, it should be steady.
I hope you are in a position to receive OTA. WMTW out of Portland provide superior weather and news of the North Country while WNTW is oriented South. Kids programs on Saturday are also far superior on WMTW.