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rickzach · 05-20-2017, 01:47 PM

I was chief engineer for a couple of Boston Market TV stations and I can say that even with my bag of tricks being full, the Lakes Region is tough due to the surrounding hills. Some areas in the north side of the lake can pick up some Maine stations. Likewise if you happen to be in an area like Broadview Condos in Gillford that have a straight shot to the northeast.

But for the most part and unless you live on a big hill, you may be SOL. We are full time residents but I just won't pay the high fees with all of the involuntary sports channels, shopping channels, Belgian music channels and Asian Movie channels.

May I suggest that you look into an UNADVERTISED option from DirecTV. But you need to specifically ask for it like an under-the-counter product. If you ask for the "Family Package" it includes just the local channels and a few cable channels for only $29.95/mo. For us it was perfect!

05-20-2017, 01:47 PM	#3
rickzach Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 1 Post	Over-the-air TV in the lakes region I was chief engineer for a couple of Boston Market TV stations and I can say that even with my bag of tricks being full, the Lakes Region is tough due to the surrounding hills. Some areas in the north side of the lake can pick up some Maine stations. Likewise if you happen to be in an area like Broadview Condos in Gillford that have a straight shot to the northeast. But for the most part and unless you live on a big hill, you may be SOL. We are full time residents but I just won't pay the high fees with all of the involuntary sports channels, shopping channels, Belgian music channels and Asian Movie channels. May I suggest that you look into an UNADVERTISED option from DirecTV. But you need to specifically ask for it like an under-the-counter product. If you ask for the "Family Package" it includes just the local channels and a few cable channels for only $29.95/mo. For us it was perfect!