Antennas Direct Moves into the WiFi & Cellular Space – STL Post Dispatch Feature
The St. Louis Post Dispatch interviewed Richard about the new Wi-Fi kits and new products in the making including a new cell phone repeater and the DB4 Bowtie Antenna.
Hunting for Cord Cutters, Not Sasquatch
Which is more believable, an eight foot, 500 pound ape running free in Washington State or thousands of people canceling their cable service? The answer may seem obvious, but that may not be what you hear from cable CEO’s. Since the phenomenon of cord cutting came to light, it seems that its existence has been […]
The Bus Tour Takes Tallahassee
Making our fourth stop on the 2010 Bus Tour, we visited the beautiful town of Tallahassee. Teaming up with local station WTXL we handed out antennas to the public. Adding to the excitement of the day, we were able to be part of the station’s first airing of their new morning show. We were able […]
Micron Featured in Barron’s for Signal Strength
The Micron is once again featured for its strength and size. Jay Palmer of Barron’s tested the Micron in New Jersey bringing in channels from greater distances and “near-perfect high-definition picture” from several local channels. He was impressed that he could simply plug in the antenna and even with trees and buildings in the way, […]
Certified Adult Free Over-the-Air TV
If we could imagine the inside of Comcast’s headquarters, I am guessing it would look a little something like Barry White’s bedroom, with shag carpets, low lighting, velvet walls and one of his silky love songs playing softly in the background. While that sounds great for “the love walrus,” we’re assuming parents wouldn’t want their […]
O Canada, Get Ready for the DTV Conversion
Canada…the True North Strong and Free, home of hockey, maple syrup, Canadian geese and the most positive people on earth. But why are Canadians so happy? It could be in part to watching TV for a quarter of their life times. Adult Canadians spend up to 28.8 hours a week and 1,500 hours every year […]
ClearStream Micron Featured for Design
Today’s generation of antennas only distantly resemble the rabbit ears of the past, delivering amazing performance with a compact design. This week The New York Times featured the ClearStream Micron in an article titled An Unobtrusive HDTV Antenna, noting its attractive design, size and ability pull in over-the-air TV channels. Anyone who wants to save […]
Death, Taxes and Your Cable Bill
There are only a few certainties in life, like death, taxes and your cable bill going up. But there is one big difference between the three, cable is certain to raise its rates multiple times a year and it comes every month. Just ask California residents, who last October were slammed by Comcast with a […]
Still Getting Used to the Digital Transition
Question: If I have old TVs do I need some sort of converter box and an antenna? From Cheryl in Coppell, Texas
Answer: You do need a converter box in order to convert the new digital signals to analog signals that your older television can read ….
“Cutting the Cord” Reaches Yahoo! News
On April 13, Yahoo! News ran a story on the nearly 800,000 Americans who have canceled their cable or satellite provider in favor of over-the-air television and web-based content. The story posted online about 6 pm ET, instantly gained traction on Yahoo! News, eventually becoming the most emailed story on the news site. In the […]
“A New Beginning for Broadcast TV” – the Antenna
Another news source telling that many people are opting for broadcast TV with Antennas instead of pay high monthly cable and satellite bills. This money saving trend is carrying throughout the nation as people find they can receive all their news and entertainment needs with their local broadcast channels. Tower power: Antennas for TV reception […]
NPR Features Antennas Direct About Basic TV Coverage
Antennas Direct president, Richard Schneider shares antenna trends with NPR coverage about basic TV. After Digital Switch, Basic TV Offers Cable Alternative By Catherine Welch Just before summer 2009’s switch from analog to digital cable, TV viewers were inundated with commercials from cable companies. They urged viewers to subscribe to cable in order to get […]