I don't want to wait any longer for Cleveland HD Locals. I currently have an indoor antenna that is marginal at best. Does dish sell/install outdoor antennas, and if so, does anyone know how much they charge? Thanks!
OTA Antenna
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You'd be better trying to install one on your own, and will save you money. First find out what kind you need:
AntennaWeb
Then:
Off-Air TV & HDTV Antennas, Amplifiers, and Installation Accessories
And pending location to towers, here is a dandy DIY:
DIY HDTV antenna - Lumenlab
Works great in my attic.
KAB is right.
FYI, I have the Channel Master 4221 in my attic and used a J-mount on a piece of plywood. Works great but that is because I did a little research with AntennaWeb. I also bought it from SolidSignal.
FYI, I have the Channel Master 4221 in my attic and used a J-mount on a piece of plywood. Works great but that is because I did a little research with AntennaWeb. I also bought it from SolidSignal.
In that case, I would look in the yellow pages under Television and Radio Dealers. Call those and see if they install antennas. I would think you would be able to find one.
Antenna installers are harder and harder to find. Try the phone book but don't expect a lot of installers to pick from...
Do try and call Dish (try the tech support option) and ask if they still have the deal for Cleveland residents (among other markets) for having an antenna installed. The ones they offer aren't the best but depending on your location, it may be more than sufficient. They were offering the antenna and installation for a LOT less than you'd ever get it done unless you DIY'd.
Do try and call Dish (try the tech support option) and ask if they still have the deal for Cleveland residents (among other markets) for having an antenna installed. The ones they offer aren't the best but depending on your location, it may be more than sufficient. They were offering the antenna and installation for a LOT less than you'd ever get it done unless you DIY'd.
Maybe I should get in business doing antenna installs! Not hard at all if you are handy with tools and know roughly where the transmitters are in your area.
Look up satellite installers under the yellow pages too. Many of the small local mom-and-pop places started out doing antennas before they did satellite, at least many of them in my area did.
I completely agree with Hall (I usually do
) in that a phone call to Dish will net some decent results. Depending on where you're located, the antennas that Dish is selling seem to be pretty decent. At least down here in N. Canton (approx 45 miles south of Cleveland...with a *TON* of hills in-between us and Cleveland) I do pretty well with the OTA on my 722 (barring any more crappy software "upgrades"...*cough, cough* L446)The install is free, you just have to pay for the cost of the OTA...once again, depending on the type...approx $50 - $100.
You shouldn't say that in publicI completely agree with Hall (I usually do
LOL!
Why do I get the feeling this is going to haunt me in the form of you using it as a signature?
Why do I get the feeling this is going to haunt me in the form of you using it as a signature?
I was wondering if anyone has this OTA HD antenna, and if so is it any good? Most of my locals are within 20 miles from my house, so I'm checking to see if this would work okay? I really want to keep it simple and not install anything outside. Thanks for the help guys..
Zenith ZHDTV1 Silver Sensor HDTV Indoor UHF Antenna (ZHDTV1) | ZHDTV1 [Zenith] | rabbit ears
Zenith ZHDTV1 Silver Sensor HDTV Indoor UHF Antenna (ZHDTV1) | ZHDTV1 [Zenith] | rabbit ears
I have two of the Philips Silver Sensor antennas. One is connected to a 722 and one to a 222.
They work well for me but I do live about 10 miles from the TV station transmitters and don't have any obstructions in the way.
Signal strength fluctuates a little and ranges from 73% to 92% depending on channel.
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They work well for me but I do live about 10 miles from the TV station transmitters and don't have any obstructions in the way.
Signal strength fluctuates a little and ranges from 73% to 92% depending on channel.
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