I currently have a Terk indoor antenna that is pretty good about pulling in most over the air signals, but not WBBM-TV. From what I've read WBBM uses a low powered VHF signal, while other stations use high powered UHF. The result is I cannot get a WBBM HD signal. I'm wondering if anyone has used an antenna that pulls in WBBM?
BTW-I'm a Dish customer, but I can't get the satellite local HD feed. Seems the dish can't lock the signal. Don't suggest Concast, my brother works there and I still won't use them. Concast is not a typo.
"Any man who is under 30, and is not a liberal, has not heart; and any man who is over 30, and is not a conservative, has no brains." (Winston Churchill)
For what it's worth, when I first got my TV I bought a pair of $10 rabbit ears and could only get WBBM, which came in perfectly. None of the others did though.
Originally posted by Yossarian: I currently have a Terk indoor antenna that is pretty good about pulling in most over the air signals, but not WBBM-TV. From what I've read WBBM uses a low powered VHF signal, while other stations use high powered UHF. The result is I cannot get a WBBM HD signal. I'm wondering if anyone has used an antenna that pulls in WBBM?
BTW-I'm a Dish customer, but I can't get the satellite local HD feed. Seems the dish can't lock the signal. Don't suggest Concast, my brother works there and I still won't use them. Concast is not a typo.
I just fired up Concast and cancelled Direct-TV. Screw 'em. A brotha' can only get pushed around so long.
Directv is the only solution....Comcasts channel lineup confuses me......Why can't they line up all of their HD channels together? Why can't they arrange them in some sort of order that makes sense?
Fan, you will know what I am talking about when you try to figure out the comcast bs......
Now back to our discussion of HDTV antennas, already in progress.
"Any man who is under 30, and is not a liberal, has not heart; and any man who is over 30, and is not a conservative, has no brains." (Winston Churchill)
Q. You did not point out to readers that free over-the-air HD is possible with just a regular antenna. I mounted a new Winegard HD7084p antenna on my brick chimney, and the picture quality is razor sharp. It cost $129, plus tax.
--Allan Fisher
A. Indeed, by attaching an over-the-air antenna to your HDTV, you'll get the local channels for free. Since the networks' transmission towers are in the city, you can keep your antenna indoors if you live nearby. But if you're a suburbanite, the antenna, like Allan's, will need to go on your roof.
Also, by consensus, the free over-the-air HD signal delivers the sharpest, clearest picture when compared with cable or satellite signals.
The downside, obviously, is the antenna only receives local channels. It can, however, be used in conjunction with your cable or satellite system. You'll just have to switch inputs on your HDTV between the antenna and your cable or satellite box.
I saw that article. I would prefer not to mount an outside antenna, the attic though might be a good compromise.
Did you get your Concast set-up? What kind of TV's do you have?
"Any man who is under 30, and is not a liberal, has not heart; and any man who is over 30, and is not a conservative, has no brains." (Winston Churchill)
Showoff Fan, HD for the bedroom, you rascal.......Nothing like seeing a couple of big....sorry about that, that is for another blog.....
Yoss, I have a buddy that put a HD antenna in his attic, still couldn't get Ch 2 in clear........Just thought I would let you know before you spend money on one....
It's frustrating to go from the Fox feed in HD to WBBM in standard definition. For as long as I can remember, WBBM has always had a crappy signal.
"Any man who is under 30, and is not a liberal, has not heart; and any man who is over 30, and is not a conservative, has no brains." (Winston Churchill)
It amazes me that a company that size cannot spend the money to make sure their broadcast can be seen by just as many viewers as their competitors. If I was the GM of WBBM, I would worry about the signal more than stealing talent from other stations. He should try to steal their signal.....
"Any man who is under 30, and is not a liberal, has not heart; and any man who is over 30, and is not a conservative, has no brains." (Winston Churchill)
"Any man who is under 30, and is not a liberal, has not heart; and any man who is over 30, and is not a conservative, has no brains." (Winston Churchill)
"Any man who is under 30, and is not a liberal, has not heart; and any man who is over 30, and is not a conservative, has no brains." (Winston Churchill)
