daz wrote:
> Ted Gould wrote:
>> On Wed, 1 Nov 2006, Josef Lowder wrote:
>>> I have called both Qwest-DirecTV and Dish Network to see
>>> what they might offer, but now the mass of confusion from
>>> both of them is simply incredible.
>>>
>>> They all advertise all great come-on deals, but then they
>>> want to add on $10 for this and another $10 for that and
>>> it just goes from bad to worse. Every time I call Qwest,
>>> I get a different story ...
>
>
>> If you want local channels, stick up an antenna. You'll get full digital
>> quality HD signal by just watching ATSC broadcasts. It's actually
>> probably better than the local signal you'll get from the cable/sat guys
>> because the local broadcasters aren't bandwidth constrained, so they have
>
> I agree here. I've seen HD through straight antenna. Breathtaking. I
> have yet to set it up for myself, though.
>
>
I've done this, and it's a beautiful thing. Simply an antenna in the attic,
coax down to the TV, and voila. I get great signal strength (Chandler). Half
of the HD channels cable/sat offers (all the local ones are HD signal, not
necessarily programming). One time cost: antenna + coax. Monthly: $0. No
support headaches: Priceless.
--
-Eric 'shubes'
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