Has anyone on here ever tried the free tv antennas?
 

Has anyone on here ever tried the free tv antennas? Any pros or cons?:popcorn:

While I did not try the antennas, I did some research, and most of the villages is in the fringe area for over the air TV signals. Also, there are limitations as to installing an antenna outside. You should probably do some research first. Try using google and search for TV signal strength, the website will typically ask for your specific location to give you a list of signals and strength. Also, all of the TV stations are not in the same direction, which means you will need a rotor. Good luck, hope this helps.

I tried one in my CYV and it didn't work too well. It was an indoor antenna and while I did receive some stations it would constantly cut out. I was told that it was due to all the metal studs in the house. It may work better if you tried one outside but you probably need to get permission.

We've been using an antenna for about a month. So far it is working fine for us. We get all the network channels, i.e., ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and PBS, plus a whole lot of Latino and Church stations, of course. We even get PBS from Cocoa. Between that and Roku, we're doing okay at a fraction of the cost of Comcast. Plus, the network channels are all in High Def which we never had before.

Tom @ The Villages AV installed the antenna high up in the attic and pointed it toward Orlando.

Can you describe your setup. Antennal model and where you placed it. Thanks.

Can you tell us what villages you are in?

I installed one on a 15'mast, works well for major channels.

Did the same Tom, works like a charm.

Most interested to learn from where you purchased your antenna & approx. cost. I know someone is selling units @ Markets of Marion and wondered if it might be a workable solution.

Hey guys and gals, there is no magic when it comes to over the air UHF TV reception. You need an fairly large directional antenna pointed somewhere between 112-116 degrees depending on your location. That is where a large cluster of transmitters is located (Southeast of Orlando).

I put them high up in the attic away from your storage area and tie it into your existing home coax wiring.

I've installed over 50 antennas in The Villages with fantastic results. Cost is in the $200-$250 range complete.

We're in Hemingway.