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[…]by this Reddit thread. On the other hand, reader Wolf found this AVS Forum thread that says DISH has better picture quality than DirecTV! I have not compared DISH vs. DirecTV picture quality myself. My point was to say that broadcast was better than DISH. Conclusion In any case, I still find it amusing that the picture quality for a FREE TV service is better than one that you pay thousands for every few years. Granted, satellite TV offers a ton of channels, but, you might be able to get the channels you need for less money by using an antenna […]

[…]DVDs with your friends and family? Your Unused Dish Cabling Although you can’t use a satellite dish to receive regular broadcast TV, you can use the cabling that goes from your roof to your TV.  This would involve disconnecting the coax cable at the dish and instead connecting an outdoor digital TV antenna.  This would save you the hassle of running new cable and could significantly improve reception over an indoor antenna. Well, I hope this has given you a few ideas on how to get free and cheap TV using the equipment that you already own.  You shouldn’t have […]

[…]not usable for receiving free broadcast TV. However, you can still use the coax cabling from the dish to your TV if you want to install a broadcast TV antenna where your dish was. That would save the step of running new cable from your roof to your TV. Links For more technical info, check out some of these sites. Technical Sites About Broadcast TV/Antennas/Reception Set-Top Boxes Streaming TV My Recommended Antenna Stores Let me know if you have any other links or online resources that have been useful to you! – […]

[…]instructions on how to do it properly. You can look for an existing hole where the cable TV or Dish cable comes in. You might be able to re-use that cable or hole. Or, if you only watch TV occasionally, you can keep it inside and just put it outside through your patio door and close it almost all of the way. Yes, I know this is a pain… But, if this lets you save $100/month on cable TV, it just might be worth it! Your Rights Are you afraid that your HOA or landlord will complain about your antenna? […]

[…]quite effective at getting a discount. 7. Do Satellite TV Until it Gets Expensive Satellite TV (Dish) is actually pretty cheap for the first year (about $40 per month, as of this writing), and then it goes up like crazy after the first year.  But, you can get at least one year of cheaper TV, then cancel when the price goes up.  By then, there may be other options. Consider a Cheap Flat Screen TV I know this whole article is about what to do if you have an old tube TV, but the cost of modern flat LCD/plasma TV’s […]

[…]law, a landlord or HOA cannot prohibit you from setting up a broadcast TV antenna or satellite dish on a part of the building that you own or are renting. While you might not be able to mount an antenna on the roof, you should be able to mount one in your balcony. For more information, see the FCC website on Over-the-Air Reception Devices Rule. Next Step: Setting Up Your Antenna When you get your antenna, go to the next section where I give you tips on setting it up. You’ll also want to read my article on how to get the best […]