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Old 01-17-2023, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by lennythenet View Post
I am helping a friend install a new TV and she does not have Wi-Fi, (she can’t afford it so that is not an option). She purchased a digital antenna which I hooked up via the antenna/cable input and plugged into USB port for power. Set it in front of a window and scanned for channels but get back zero channels. I have moved it to other places in the house but still no luck. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
You need to spend at least $200 to $350 for a large attic antenna to get channels. I bought a cheap one for $15 at Best Buy, and could not receive any channels.