I've recently had rave reviews, from several Sonoma
residents, when I was able to get them 66 channels of FREE TV, including 22 in stations
in high definition and all of the major networks (ie ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS) A lot
of people are extremely upset at what they pay for U-verse, DirecTV or Comcast.
The typical bill for TV, Internet and Phone can run close to $200 with at last
half of that being the TV fee’s.
30 years ago, before the proliferation of Cable TV, we all
had antennas mounted on the TV or the roof and received free programming.
Today, the terrestrial antenna that mounts to your roof or the nearest tree is
the same VHF/UHF antenna we used 30 years ago to. Most of the Bay Area
programming comes off of Sutro Tower in San Francisco, but there are also
transmission antennas in Sacramento, San Jose and Santa Rosa. The key is
finding the antenna that will provide you the most stations. (see link below to
help with this decision)
The addition of network Apps, like HBO, Showtime, Lifetime, etc.,
allow a household to get the free network stations via the antenna and then use
these Internet Apps to add to their existing streaming services like Netflix,
Hulu or Amazon for content. Most flat panel TV’s come with these Apps installed
and also a connection for an antenna.
Most installations are simple as we can use the existing
wiring in your home to connect the antenna. If you are a DSL Internet customer,
setup is very easy. If you are a Comcast Internet customer, we will need to add
an extra coax cable from the exterior of the house to your Internet modem’s location.
The caveat is that unless your house has extra wiring, or we install additional
technology, you can not have terrestrial signal, and U-verse/Comcast TV
services running on the same wiring.
Turn off your providers TV service and the installation pays
for itself in 6-12 months. Residents who rarely watch TV and/or are retiree’s are
especially appreciative of this technology. The antenna range is up to 80 miles
depending upon geography features and there are many types of antenna if you
are concerned about their looks.
You can learn more about terrestrial antennas at Wikipedia:
Here are a few links to find the stations you can get for
free, depending upon your antenna placement and the city you live in:
This link gives you approximate signal strength but the
strength is completely reliant upon the type of antenna you install.
This link is created by a company that also sells products.
