[billethkid]

Have any who either have cut the cable or anticipating cutting the cable looked at this antenna:

Amazon.com: 160miles Outdoor Amplified TV Antenna - AatalTV Upgrade Omni Directional HDTV Antenna with Detachable Amplifier Signal Booster Extremely High Reception for FM/VHF/UHF Channels with 32.8ft Coax Cable: Home Audio & Theater

The information provided would/could lead one to conclude this would work well here in TV.

I continue to work at my goal of getting my Comcast bill (cable and internet) below $100 (or another provider).

Any and all other suggestions welcomed.

[JoelJohnson]

I got my cable bill (Comcast) down to $69. I have an antenna (but need a better one), Sling TV ($25/mo more) and an Amazon Fire Stick.
I was using the high speed, but dropped down to 60 and am not having problems.

[jebartle]

Originally Posted by billethkid

Have any who either have cut the cable or anticipating cutting the cable looked at this antenna:

Amazon.com: 160miles Outdoor Amplified TV Antenna - AatalTV Upgrade Omni Directional HDTV Antenna with Detachable Amplifier Signal Booster Extremely High Reception for FM/VHF/UHF Channels with 32.8ft Coax Cable: Home Audio & Theater

The information provided would/could lead one to conclude this would work well here in TV.

I continue to work at my goal of getting my Comcast bill (cable and internet) below $100 (or another provider).

Any and all other suggestions welcomed.

I'm with you Billie, if you get any feedbavk, let us all know. We are at a disadvantage because of all the trees in LaZamora village

On another thread I started on tv box but your antenna sounds even better.

[jebartle]

HAve you checked with Villager Audio video, 352-388-1677, they seem to have a history of all of us cable cutters and what works.

[string]

I have cut the cable. Don't use an antenna . I subscribe to playstationVue. $45/month because my husband has to watch golf. And CBS $6/month. And AcornTV $5/month. Some months I add Starz or Netflix. I love the fact that I do not have any long term contracts.

[Trishakaye]

I've just started researching Internet TV. Cable tv costs are getting ridiculous. YouTube TV seems to fit my needs best

[DaveNKath]

Hi, I have an antenna (65 mile range) on a 20 ft pole, with a booster, Channel Master box and pay $25. a month for Comcast 25mps. I used tvfool.com to locate my best signal (appx. 190 deg) Clearstream +4 Antenna, Winegard amp, & Channel master (comes with recording abilities ) TV Guide on line for OTA stations for all shows that are available in the Daytona/Orlando area. A smart TV, netflex, vudu when I want to pay for a movie. After initial cost (?300.) $25. a month for Comcast

[JoelJohnson]

Originally Posted by DaveNKath

Hi, I have an antenna (65 mile range) on a 20 ft pole, with a booster, Channel Master box and pay $25. a month for Comcast 25mps. I used tvfool.com to locate my best signal (appx. 190 deg) Clearstream +4 Antenna, Winegard amp, & Channel master (comes with recording abilities ) TV Guide on line for OTA stations for all shows that are available in the Daytona/Orlando area. A smart TV, netflex, vudu when I want to pay for a movie. After initial cost (?300.) $25. a month for Comcast

Thanks for the post. Could post the model numbers of the devices you used?

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by DaveNKath

Hi, I have an antenna (65 mile range) on a 20 ft pole, with a booster, Channel Master box and pay $25. a month for Comcast 25mps. I used tvfool.com to locate my best signal (appx. 190 deg) Clearstream +4 Antenna, Winegard amp, & Channel master (comes with recording abilities ) TV Guide on line for OTA stations for all shows that are available in the Daytona/Orlando area. A smart TV, netflex, vudu when I want to pay for a movie. After initial cost (?300.) $25. a month for Comcast

That's the best solution I have seen.

How many otr stations do you get? PBS?
Is the pole a 1" 16 ft piece of cunduit?
How deep in ground does it go down?
Does it have a little concrete on the bottom?
Do you also need a grounding rod?

I heard that the newer houses [5 tears old] have something in the attic, maybe foil backed insulation that prevents the signal going through the roof. I forget.

Thank-you for providing this public service.
tom

[HiHoSteveO]

Tom at "VillagesAV" has had a lot to say about this stuff. I consider him to be the expert.
A search of VillagesAV on this forum will return many threads on this topic. In particular, there is one that is very informative. It is titled:

Attic antennaes?
it was started 5/21/2015 but is now closed.

It discusses a particular antenna and booster info that I found most helpful.

I like what he says on other threads about roof mounted antennas. He won't install them because he lives in The Villages and does not want to look at them (or something like that)
I agree.

Just because you CAN mount them on the roof doesn't mean you should.
(unless you have a foil lined attic as some do)

[spk7951]

We are looking at cutting the cable in the near future but in trying to watch movies with Amazon Prime, on our smart tv, we are sometimes subjected to screen freezes or outright losing the wifi. Tried a booster but that did not help.
Would hate to have to have the Comcast modem moved out of our office.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by billethkid

Have any who either have cut the cable or anticipating cutting the cable looked at this antenna:

Amazon.com: 160miles Outdoor Amplified TV Antenna - AatalTV Upgrade Omni Directional HDTV Antenna with Detachable Amplifier Signal Booster Extremely High Reception for FM/VHF/UHF Channels with 32.8ft Coax Cable: Home Audio & Theater

The information provided would/could lead one to conclude this would work well here in TV.

I continue to work at my goal of getting my Comcast bill (cable and internet) below $100 (or another provider).

Any and all other suggestions welcomed.

Take a look at the negative comments on this antenna. I am looking at the Db4e, solid 65+ mile range. I agree with the comments to contact Tom at Villages AV.

[DaveNKath]

Hi, trying to remember some of the questions.
1. TV Listings - Find Local TV Shows and Movie Schedules - Listings Grid | TV Guide Will give you the OTA stations around here, depending where your home is, I live in Charlotte Village.
2. I put my antenna pole in the remaining post from direct TV post, yes I grounded.
3. The poles (10 ft) I bought at Lowes ?$10. each
4. channel Master, look on line or ? Best Buy. I believe they have a new unit out now.
5. Use guide wires, it's windy here Home Depot or lowes

[DaveNKath]

Hi
ClearStream 4 Indoor/Outdoor HDTV with Mount - Google Search
2018 Best Long Range TV Antennas Reviews & Ratings

TV Antenna Amplifier, TV Antenna Booster - Winegard Company the $49. one



Stream+ Media Player with Internal TV Tuners, Android TV and Google Live Channels DVR, Channel Master CM-7600 (CM7600)


hope this helps, good luck