A Razorback Welcome From Our Stops in Arkansas
One stop wasn’t enough for the great people of Arkansas, so we gave the people what they wanted, two stops in two days. Starting with an overwhelming crowd in Fort Smith at the KFSM studios, we handed out more that $30,000 in antennas. We had anticipated only handing out 200 antennas, but because of demand […]
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, […]
Huge Crowds for Bus Tour Kick-Off
Huntsville may be known for its rocket technology, but on August 24 its citizens were thinking about something else, over-the-air TV antennas. Kicking off the 2010 Unemployment Bus Tour, we teamed up with local station WAFF, Cumulus Radio and the Decatur Mall team for a hugely successful antenna giveaway. With lines that were estimated at […]
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 […]
Do You Subscribe From the Legion of Doom?
Deep in a murky swamp, the newly formed Legion of Doom meets to discuss their plans to take over the world and snuff out all that is good. Lead by “Lex Time Warner Luthor”, this evil group is meeting to provide “a voice for the TV viewer.” Their idea is to combine forces against a […]
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 […]
You Don’t Have to Pay for Cable TV
A year after the digital TV conversion, we continue to hear customers tell us how they canceled their cable provider and now use over-the-air TV. One such person is Dan Schointuch, VP of Money Talks Interactive who wrote an article called You Don’t Have to Pay for Cable TV, which also appeared Yahoo! Finance. Almost […]
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 ….
Can I Use My Old Dish Pole to Mount My Antenna?
Question: I was wondering if I could mount my antenna on that pole. It is about 5′ tall? And use the cables that are all ready installed? From Cindy in Wilson, North Carolina
Answer: Using the leftover dish mount is sometimes a great solution to your antenna mounting needs. There are however a couple of variables to check before doing so …
Do I Need Multiple Antennas for Different Locations in my House?
Question: Do I need more than 1 antenna for the different locations of the televisions in the house? What is the best method of connections without adding a series of diplexers for local HD service? I have recently stopped using Direct TV due to the high cost of service. From Steve in Salt Lake City, Utah
Answer: When dealing with a multi-story home you have a few choices outlined below …