HOW TO GET HDTV FOR FREE

Ever notice how cable and satellite companies only call some channels "pay per view"? Well, the truth is, they're all pay-per-view, aren't they? Not once you cut that satellite or cable in favor of a hybrid stream- ing/ATSC strategy. ATSC is the fancy way to say free broadcast TV. This usually gets you your local network affiliates with national and local news, as well big event sports such as the World Series or Super Bowl.
To see if you can go this route, first visit AntennaWeb.org and click on the "maximize your television reception” button under the home tab. Punch in your zip code and the web app will present a list of stations, how far away they are, their direction, and more importantly, what level of antenna you need. Since the most difficult part of picking an antenna is knowing what your needs are, many antenna makers now follow the CEA's color-
coding. So if the stations you need to hit are nearby, an indoor antenna may suffice. If you're trying to pinch a signal from a station 50 miles away, you may need a directional antenna that can be moved.
The color coding is confusing, but yellow and green are for areas with strong signals, while red and blue are the weakest signals, requiring directional antennas with amplifiers. Decoding the signal is easy if you intend to plug it into any modern HDTV, as each includes ATSC decoders. If you're looking for a PVR-like experience, TiVo boxes will function with ATSC signals, but you will have to pay a monthly service fee or pay up front for the lifetime service. An HTPC with an ATSC tuner will also replicate much of the PVR's ability to record playback.
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