Home audio & video forum: Best way to eliminate cable and watch TV for free

Bob,

Thanks. I am researching indoor antennas now. I appreciate your help and response.

Dolf

Thank you for the website tip. I have started researching indoor antennas and this will help me. I will also look into Roku to see if that is another workable solution.

Thanks for taking to time to helpl

Dolf

Thank you for responding. I am researching antennas. I do have a condo that is like a home with a large open attic space in lieu of a second floor and I have access through the garage ceiling. I am doing research to determine what type of antenna will work best.

I do have a BluRay player. I have it cabled to my HD tv via a DVI/HDMI cable. My plan is to eliminate cable tv but retain my cable internet since the fee for this is nominal.

I appreciate your taking the time to respond.

Dolf

Thats an ideal location, even a larger antenna would have room. Mount it just as if it was outside, only upside down hanging from the roof peak---- inside. You could even mount a rotor if you have room.

Free air TV still depends on the location and strength of the signal. So, depending on your condo location and what windows or opening are present can allow the signal to get in. Of course an antenna will help, even a simple "rabbit ears" still works. But, if your in a densely build-up area or have some building blocking or you've less than a perfect signal, the better the antenna the better the signal gathering. Blockage from trees, mountains and man-made sources continuel to be the problems for good signal strength. the best wording used, "is line of sight" and/or from TV signal source. It isn't going to be fruitful if you live in a remote area in the mountains surrounded by trees and stuck in a valley, that would be a poor location. The same for a location in the city, downtown surrounded by building or skyscapers and you're on lower level. If you in a high level and facing the signal source, great reception. The same applies if your on the wrong side facing away. Check online for antenna that can be mounted "inside" a home to include any devices that may help. -----Willy