OT - Cutting Cable
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Do your research first. I had issues with KCRG and KWWL and I live in Waterloo. I went through 3 antennas before I got one that would pick those two up.
I had lunch at a Mexican restaurant today and I'm going to be laying some serious coax this afternoon!
Same thing is happening to me in Eastern Iowa. I can pick up Fox and KGAN, but no KCRG, KWWL.
Hulu has dropped the price of their lowest subscription to $5.99/month for 1 year. This is only for new customers.
https://lifehacker.com/hulu-drops-prices-just-as-netflix-raises-theirs-1819314197
Not sure if it was discussed yet, but Netflix is raising the price of their HD streaming service by $1 per month ($10.99) and their 4K streaming service is jumping up $2 per month ($13.99). The price increases kick in this month for all customers.
https://lifehacker.com/netflix-costs-a-buck-or-two-more-now-1819173817
https://lifehacker.com/hulu-drops-prices-just-as-netflix-raises-theirs-1819314197
Not sure if it was discussed yet, but Netflix is raising the price of their HD streaming service by $1 per month ($10.99) and their 4K streaming service is jumping up $2 per month ($13.99). The price increases kick in this month for all customers.
https://lifehacker.com/netflix-costs-a-buck-or-two-more-now-1819173817
Best streaming service, in my opinion, is Playstation Vue. But stream it over either a playstation consul or an Amazon Fire TV/Stick, not roku. it has a guide similar to traditional cable/dish services. It is $30-$50 depending on the package you get, and the best part is it is a month to month service. I suggest doing the core package for $45. It has all the ESPN's, FS1 and 2, CBS Sports Network, NBC Sports Networks, good movie channels, all the news channels, etc. They are even adding local channels. In Denver they now have all network channels except NBC, but get an antenna if you need it. They will add all the local channels soon enough. PSVue also has an unlimited cloud based DVR and will play/rewind/ff all channels up to 4 minutes even if you are not recording. I tried Sling TV too for a while and realized that they made it good enough to be enticing, but bad enough to push people back to their parent company (Dish). I do not miss Directv at all since getting PsVue and have been a subscriber for about 2 years now. Hulu and youtube have services that are worth a look now too.
I went through 3 antennas before I could get KCRG and KWWL. Got a Mohu Sky 60 and life was good.
I have Hulu live, and its awesome....so id say go for it. Just be sure you have an HDMI cable to plug in from computer to TV, or if you have a TV that supports Hulu live, you can just use that.
KCRG and KWWL are VHF stations. You need to make sure your antenna has the longer VHF radials. This was discussed earlier in the thread.
How many TV's at the same time? (btw if you've been off of sling and DTVN for 2 years you need to give them a shot again. Way better now.)
I think you can have unlimited devices viewing PsVue at the same time, they just need to be connected to your home internet connection, but I know it is at least 4. I did just try Sling again for a month this summer because I traded in my sony smart tv for an LG and didn't want to get a separate streaming device. Hated it and got a roku, then found out there is no guide for PsVue on roku and got an amazon fire tv. and love it. I have been told that Directv has drastically lowered prices, but still have the 2 year contract that I hate.
Just mount it on the post of the dish. Wiring is already there... simple hookup. Just make sure you research what antenna will be appropriate for you.
Right. Must do research to see what you need to pick up every channel. For instance. WOI is on a low channel VHF frequency and most antennas aren't designed for that. Unless you're within five miles of the tower. I believe there's a station in the Cedar Rapids market is similar, but I can't remember which one off the top of my head. KTTC in Rochester, MN is in the same boat too.
You can use a site like this to determine what type of Antenna you need for the OTA channels you are looking to receive
https://www.channelmaster.com/Antenna-Selection-a/134.htm
https://www.antennasdirect.com/transmitter-locator.html
https://www.channelmaster.com/Antenna-Selection-a/134.htm
https://www.antennasdirect.com/transmitter-locator.html
Where do you live? We are currently moving to Monticello and I’m trying to decide if my antenna in Alburnett will work there? That Sky 60 might be worth looking into if it reaches far enough
That's my strongest station in Hudson... Sounds like you need a better antenna or different orientation.
Hudsons a long ways away from Northern CF when you're talking VHF signals. All the other locals use UHF or are close enough that a small antenna can pick them up (Channel 2 actually uses channel 29).
