The truth about living in San Diego is that the weather is remarkable, the energy is spirited and the cost of living is staggering. The cost of living in San Diego can be so high that you probably wonder why you haven’t yet been charged for breathing the fresh ocean air. So, I thought I would entertain you with a little game today called: If you had free TV via an antenna install, what would you do with the extra money? Here are some answers that your fellow San Diego peeps shared with me.
As you can see, it doesn’t take people long to think of a few things they would prefer to spend their money on than over-priced cable television. Consider this, why are you paying so much for television when you live in a city with outdoor activities galore? You have the ocean, the mountains, and the desert. There is hiking, surfing, rollerblading, sunset strolls on the beach. Forgive me, I don’t want to be presumptuous and assume that SoCal residents don’t need to sometimes relax and watch a sitcom. Television is certainly not the devil, but do you really need to pay for hundreds of stations when the nature of your city is beckoning you to play outside? If you are a San Diego resident who watches television less than a couple hours a day, you may want to consider installing a rooftop antenna at your residence and saying Adios to that enormous cable bill. I know you could already tell me 10 things you would rather spend your money on each month. So, just do it!
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Question and answer time again today. Here is a question that comes from a Lexington resident who recently installed a television antenna, but is feeling a bit disconnected from the shows she previously enjoyed through her cable programming.
“I am extremely happy that I ditched my cable company and the extravagant bill that I received each month. While I am enjoying the quality of the picture I receive from my HDTV antenna, I find myself missing some of my favorite shows that I use to watch on stations like ABC Family and USA. Any suggestions on how I can stay in touch with those shows?” – Jill, Lexington, KY Of course, I have some suggestions for you. If you completely cut ties with the cable company and switch to receiving television from an antenna, you will undoubtedly experience moments where you long to watch those quirky shows that are too unique for the main networks to include in their line-ups. However, there are some easy fixes. Services like Netflix have an abundant amount of titles available for instant download that you can stream live and watch immediately as long as you have an internet connection. I know that Netflix has had issues, a little ADHD with trying to decide the company’s long-term goals while competing with cable and satellite companies, too, but . . . that is good news for you! Netflix has lost a lot of contracts with feature film productions companies, resulting in fewer feature film titles. However, it has become a mecca for television viewers who enjoy television series as opposed to big screen mega-hits. For instance, in Jill’s case, ABC Family and USA have some of their most popular series, many with recent episodes, available for instant download. You don’t even have to sit in front of your computer to watch. Most electronics stores sell wireless receivers that allow you to instantly access the internet through your television. Gaming systems like WII and Xbox do as well. So, Jill, you won’t have any more cable withdrawals. You can continue to get your fix of your favorite cable shows while still receiving free local television. Did a friend or neighbor recently have a TV antenna installed? Have they been gushing about how incredible their new, free television programming is and about the new channels they have access to that they never knew existed? Are you scratching your head trying to decipher what your neighbor means when he says he gets multicast channels?
For those who are still TV antenna virgins the technology behind the broadcast signal capabilities of local programming can seem quite confusing. If you are a cable customer, you may be wondering why someone would opt to have less channels. But with multicasting, depending on your location, you actually do get many more channels than the traditional 2, 4, 5, 9, 11 and 30. Simply put multicasting means that a single station can now provide multiple channels of free programming simultaneously. It is kind of like cloning, but with different show options. Let’s look at some examples in the St. Louis Metro area. St. Louis residents are familiar with the local ABC, CBS and NBC affiliates; 2, 4, and 5. These channels are available to residents free of charge when a person has an antenna. They are also available to satellite and cable customers for a local fee charged by those companies. For those who receive their television from a TV antenna, these channels also offer additional channels like 2.1, 2.2, 4.1, 4.2, etc. Why do you care about multicasting? Well, the reason you should care is that it means you can save money by ditching local channels on your cable bill while gaining more local free programming that your cable company does not have access to. Multicast channels are only available from local broadcast television providers. For more info on multicasting you can go here. Living in The Lou and exploring the multicast channels available in your market gives you more opportunities for movies, syndicated television and diverse programming. You never know what you may find. Cheyenne residents want what most people want; free entertainment. This can come in a variety of forms, but we want to give you free entertainment in the way of free TV. This can be attainable by installing a rooftop antenna and accessing the digital signals that float and zoom magically and invisibly above the heads of Cheyenne residents every day.
Yes, you can prowl the Internet looking for tips and DIY forums on installing your own antenna, but why risk your safety and the integrity of your new equipment. Hiring a professional installer in Cheyenne is beneficial to your health as well as to your pocketbook. You will pay a one-time charge for the antenna and the install without risking the contents of your wallet for costly repairs from DIY installs. A typical professional antenna installer will guarantee the following:
Cheyenne professionals are sincere in their desire to help residents access free HDTV. Installing a rooftop antenna will give you freedom from the chains of cable and satellite companies high-cost services. Give a professional a call today and be on your way tomorrow to high-quality images provided by free OTA broadcasting from you rooftop antenna. In a previous blog post, we discussed how a signal booster can freshen up the digital TV signal from your rooftop antenna. This is especially true for Hamilton residents; however there are certain factors to consider before purchasing and installing a signal booster or amplifier.
First, consider the antenna that is already erected on your rooftop. Is it old? Is it damaged? Did a recent weather event maybe turn the antenna a different direction without you knowing? Many times we jump from point A to point C, without considering the most obvious reason that something doesn’t work. I am guilty all the time. Our lives would be so much simpler if we didn’t always think the sky was falling and go running around like Chicken Little. My point? Before you think that you cannot get a good digital signal without amplification, make sure that all of your existing technology is working. Coaxial cables can be a troublesome component to some rooftop antennas in Hamilton. If you know what you are looking for, you can check to see if the cable is connected between the antenna and the line that travels into the house. Cables come lose all the time because of weather, wildlife and poor installation. A simple reattachment or adjustment could be the answer while saving you the time and money you would spend purchasing a signal booster. Your current rooftop antenna could be an older model that is simply not performing the best it can at its’ age. If you suspect the age of your antenna could be the issue, calling a professional installer and having them check out the antenna is an option that will provide you with quick answers. An installer will easily be able to tell you what is going to save you the most money. Leave the existing antenna and buy an amplifier, or install a new antenna, automatically providing you with the best picture possible. If after you have considered every angle to improve your reception and you are still interested in a signal booster, make sure you check around to price the boosters and always have them professionally installed. Staying safe is the best way to guarantee that you will be able to watch your amazing, new digital picture. If you receive digital TV through an antenna, then you are probably already aware of the benefits of digital TV. This is especially true if you were using an antenna back when analog signals were the norm and decided to go along for the ride when the digital conversion occurred back in 2009.
Digital television antenna signals provide Russellville households with crisper images and more sub-stations, but digital images can be persnickety. Analog signals seemed to be able to penetrate and push through obstacles like terrain, building materials and weather better than the newer, improved digital signals. Digital signals seem to be shyer than their analog predecessor. What does that mean for you? For some households it may mean that you need to add a little bit of flair, a simple accessory to your outdoor antenna, in order to ensure that you are getting the sharpest picture available each time you turn on your television. This accessory is known as a signal booster. A booster amplifies a signal using electricity and pushes the existing TV signal farther and faster. A non-technical, example would be similar to a child riding a tricycle. On his own, his little legs may not get his bike moving very far and certainly not very fast. But . . . as soon as his dad gets behind him and starts pushing him, he will pick up speed and get to his destination faster than he would have without a boost from his dad. This is how a signal booster works. It picks up the existing TV signal and gives it a little push to help the signal realize its’ true potential to ensure your rooftop antenna provides you with a superior digital signal. There are a few considerations antenna owners need to consider when making a decision on whether a signal booster will improve their signal. You can find an explanation of these ruminating points here or calling a professional installer is a sure bet to finding the right answers quickly and easily. Are you looking to fill the holes left by your cable company? Do you have sporadic programming or unreliable signals? When you signed up for your cable service, you probably thought that with the cables running underground your picture wouldn’t be interrupted by stormy weather or the occasional blustery day. Well, that may be true. However, some Wichita customers who live in or near newer subdivisions where construction is continuing at the rapid pace of a hammer find that when construction crews start digging and grading near buried cables temporary outages to their cable programming can occur. These outages are frustrating and never reimbursed.
If you ordered your cable package because you enjoy movies and channels like HBO, Showtime, then you probably don’t want to listen to me talk to you about a TV antenna. However, talking about a TV antenna, or even installing a TV antenna, does not mean you have to give up your Breaking Bad or True Blood. TV antennas in Wichita can supplement your television viewing habits when bad weather or construction causes temporary outages of your local programming. These antennas can be rooftop antennas installed by a professional or an indoor antenna that sits near your television. Depending on the type of television you own and how near a local broadcast tower is to your home you may be just fine purchasing an indoor antenna that is far more advanced than aluminum rabbit ears. If you live in an older home, you may have already noticed that you have a device on your roof. Have you wondered what that might be? Well, chances are that is a rooftop antenna which can probably be tweaked by a professional and instantly provide you with a free local signal. So, keep your cable. No one wants you to give up your little luxuries. But don’t let you reception be dictated by construction crews and bad weather. Considering a TV antenna simply gives you choices and control over your programming. Residents in Great Falls are excited about the new opportunities that owning a TV antenna can provide them when switching to free, local HDTV. However, many potential customers are curious about who can actually install an antenna to receive these high-quality signals.
The answer is . . . anyone! Really? Absolutely. Antennas can be installed on the roof of single family homes, condominiums, apartments, mobile homes, even recreational vehicles. Rooftop antennas do not discriminate. Yes, some landlords may have certain rules in place for how an antenna can be attached, but living in an attached home or apartment does not mean you cannot enjoy the benefits of free television. Is the television really free? That is what many customers question. We have gotten so use to relying on cable and satellite companies providing us with our entertainment at prices that cost more than the electricity needed to power our television sets that it is no wonder the general public is skeptical of the availability and quality of free TV. Well, let me be the first to tell you that free TV is real. It is available to anyone with an antenna. And the picture quality does not even rival the satellite and cable companies’ picture quality. The picture quality of an antenna is so superior that it would be insulting to ever suggest it has a rival. Depending on a few determining factors like natural terrain, the amount of tall buildings near your residence and the distance from your home to a broadcast tower, you can receive your free local programming, in HDTV, from either a small indoor antenna or a traditional rooftop antenna. How do I know which type fits my situation? Give us a call and we will go over a few basic questions with you to figure out what type of antenna will work best for you. Then, if you like, we will set you up with local professional installers to come out and get your free HDTV signal up and running in no time. What are you waiting for? Why should I install a television antenna? Have you been considering purchasing a rooftop antenna, but are unsure of the costs and benefits? The technology behind television antenna’s can seem confusing, however with the proper help and guidance you could find that owning a television antenna is the newest trend in Athens to save you money.
Let’ start with the basic question – why should I buy an antenna? With the variety and dominance of cable and satellite companies, it may seem a no-brainer to not stray far from the suburban norm. However, the norm is changing. More and more Athens residents are switching from these companies and reinventing the standard for receiving HDTV reception. Here are a few reasons why people are switching:
Now that you know the benefits of owning an antenna, how do you go about installing a TV antenna? TV antennas are available at many retailers nationwide. However, we know how to find you the best professionals in your area to ensure that you have access to a quality signal. Give us a call and we will connect you with up to four professional installers in your area free of charge. Don’t be a follower. Be the technological leader in your community. Install a rooftop antenna and show your friends and family how much better their HDTV can be with their own antenna. With the ever rising costs of basic necessities like food and gasoline, it is no wonder that people are ditching their expensive satellite packages and opting for a cheaper way to stay entertained. I recently read an article about a family that transitioned from a satellite to a rooftop TV antenna. The article explored the changes in this family’s lifestyle once they had the antenna installed. At first there were some minor bumps in the road, but after letting go off the senseless amount of channels offered by the satellite company; this family found that by installing an antenna they gained more than the 500 channels they lost.
Here are just a few examples of how life changed for the better:
Obviously, the point of my little post today is to share with you the benefits of a television antenna that go beyond the monetary. Yes, when you switch to an antenna you will lose some specialty shows, but many of those shows can be streamed online or available through services like Netflix instantly. When you have a moment, if you are a Peoria satellite customer, scroll through your guide and really take notice of what shows you watch on a daily basis. Chances are you will see that the handful you watch could be just as accessible to you through a rooftop antenna. Families are over-scheduled and consistently divided trying to keep up with their hectic schedules. We need entertainment, which television provides, but if we strip down to the basics of television we still get our entertainment in high-definition, modern ways. The only changes are that we have less clutter on our screen and more time to reconnect as a family. |