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Old 26-Sep-2013, 1:12 PM   #2
elmo
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Props for dropping cable. I recall having the DVR fee creep up and I thought, "it's stored on a disk here at the house - why does it suddenly cost more?!"

Anyway, not much good news for you here that I can see.

See that column that is listed as NM on your report? You take that number and typically subtract losses from cable runs, splitters, etc. More details here -> http://www.tvfool.com/index.php?opti...57#how_to_read
But the jist is, you need a value over 0 and of course, the more the better. What's actually needed for a reliable signal, likely varies but 10+ is probably where you'd want to be.

In short, those stations to the west are not likely to be received. At least not with a simple setup. More experienced people here might have suggestions beyond a typical antenna install that may work for you.

By chance do you have an neighbors with an antenna? Might be worthwhile to check around and see.

Those stations to the south are easy enough to receive, but you don't have much selection as you pointed out. There is a PBS and FOX station there that I see. Maybe better than nothing. Just need a UHF antenna - like an AntennaCraft U2000 or Antennas Direct DB2e. There are other UHF only options as well. Those are outdoor antennas. Not sure if the indoor antenna can tune those for you or not.

Besides that, there's the internet for streaming content. A Roku is an inexpensive device that can bring in various content, some free and some pay. You can find official and private channels - private channels are really public, just not offically promoted by Roku - check here: http://streamfree.tv/apps/index.php?...s&ascdesc=DESC
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