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In reply to the discussion: TV antennas are making a comeback in the age of digital streaming [View all]LeftInTX
(25,137 posts)20. I got an antenna for Christmas
I've got family visiting, so will set it up after they leave.
My son gets local (San Antonio) and I believe Austin stations.
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How did virtually every piece of technology in our lives go from wired to wireless EXCEPT television
EffieBlack
Dec 2018
#7
90% of my available cable channels are junk. Shopping, religious, and I don't watch sports.
SharonAnn
Dec 2018
#29
Sling also has an extra $5 charge for the DVR. And I believe another charge to get all locals
manor321
Dec 2018
#36
No, not digital terrestrial broadcast. In fact the ATSC standard is being updated to v3.0
CaptainTruth
Dec 2018
#15
You can find websites that will tell you exactly where the closest broadcast antennas are.
WeekiWater
Dec 2018
#44
I think that $300 was the sum of what he'd have to pay for cable in two separate locations. n/t
royable
Dec 2018
#34