Pinebro
12-Feb-2013, 6:05 PM
First of all, I'm happy there is a place to learn and share experiences relating to cutting the cord.
Here's what I've done.
1. Disconnected from Directv after over 10 years of price hikes. After watching about 10-15 channels and paying for over 150 channels, I finally realized it wasn't worth it. I use Netflix streaming on my PS3 and rent Netlix dvds. I couldn't be more happier.
2. I have three tvs in a 2 story townhouse. One main tv downstairs, two upstairs in two bedrooms. I have 2 tvs using a Winegard 1080 mounted on the old Directv "J" pole. I'm in a suburb of L.A., so I'm about 30 miles, antenna pointing approximately North. I get great reception with the 1080.
The third tv is hooked up to a Channel Master Stealth antenna. (I did this separately when I had Directv. I didn't want to pay for additional boxes). The Stealth antenna is great!
Cutting the cord is one of the best decision I made. Thanks to Directv for leaving the coax cable and splitter for me to use. No amplifier used on either tv.
Here's what I've done.
1. Disconnected from Directv after over 10 years of price hikes. After watching about 10-15 channels and paying for over 150 channels, I finally realized it wasn't worth it. I use Netflix streaming on my PS3 and rent Netlix dvds. I couldn't be more happier.
2. I have three tvs in a 2 story townhouse. One main tv downstairs, two upstairs in two bedrooms. I have 2 tvs using a Winegard 1080 mounted on the old Directv "J" pole. I'm in a suburb of L.A., so I'm about 30 miles, antenna pointing approximately North. I get great reception with the 1080.
The third tv is hooked up to a Channel Master Stealth antenna. (I did this separately when I had Directv. I didn't want to pay for additional boxes). The Stealth antenna is great!
Cutting the cord is one of the best decision I made. Thanks to Directv for leaving the coax cable and splitter for me to use. No amplifier used on either tv.