[mythtv-users] slightly OT: clear QAM channels in Cambridge, MA

Dan Wilga mythtv-users2 at dwilga-linux1.amherst.edu
Wed Sep 22 20:57:16 UTC 2010


On 9/22/10 4:40 PM, Quinten Steenhuis wrote:
>> If all you want is the major networks in HD, then I suggest you try a cheap
>> antenna like this one:
>>
>> http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=109&cp_id=10901&cs_id=1090102&p_id=4730&seq=1&format=2
>>      
> Yeah, I guess that's what I'm leaning towards doing. Can I just use a
> regular cable splitter to divide this feed then? It's been a long time
> since I used an antenna.
>    
Yes, though there is some signal loss. Depending on your reception, you 
might want to get two separate antennas. This would also allow you to 
aim them in different directions, if you need to in order to get some 
channels on one and some channels on the other.
> Crappy thing is that Comcast's bundling means I'll still end up paying
> for the local channels that I'm no-longer using. If I cancel the cable
> video, the savings are wiped out by an increase in the cable Internet
> service cost.
>    
I'm pretty sure they are still required to offer a "broadcast basic" 
(SD) service for about $4/month. This is all you need to keep them from 
tacking on the extra $10/month for not having any video. And you don't 
have to pay the STB tax this way.

Personally, I use Verizon DSL for Internet, Dish for SD premium 
channels, Comcast for telephone and SD video, and OTA for HD locals. It 
turns out to be cheapest that way, though I don't get much HD.

-- 
Dan Wilga                                                        "Ook."



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