“Hello. Really looking to cut the cord. Any idea how many channels I might expect to get in my area? Even a ballpark "guesstimate" would be great. Thanks!”
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Go to https://www.tvtv.us/ and enter your zip code. The list that comes up is the list of all broadcast channels that are available in your area. What you can actually get depends on how far away you are from the antennas and the terrain (mountains, etc.) between you and the antennas. I got a weak station that is 40 miles away with perfect reception plus all other channels. This is a very good antenna. IMPORTANT: It's very important that you rescan for channels after you find the best position for the antenna. Your experience may vary.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It depends on the area you live. I live in a rural area with lots of trees and I have 14 channels. I get a 4 channel block of PBS channels, a 4 channel block of Fox channels, a 3 channel block of NBC channels and 1 channel from CBS, ABC and the CW. I got channels from all major networks including their retro tv channels so there is a good amount of tv for me to watch that I actually like. I cut my Comcast for the tv and only pay for internet. You can go to dtv.gov/maps to find out where the nearest tower to where you live is.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Don't know where you are, but the box says 60 miles. I don't get one of my local channels that should be within this distance. You may just have to try it out to see if it will work. I'm able to use it on a second TV. Not a cord cutter.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You can go online and get a readout/printout of stations within reasonable reach of the range of the antenna you are considering purchasing. If you are in a rural setting, you will want to purchase an antenna that comes with a small in-line amplifier. If you are in a city, you may consider getting an antenna without the amplifier--however, I think I would still but one with an amplifier. The printout will also show you the direction of the signal sources to your location. It should be fairly obvious which direction to face your antenna. For example, I live on top of a hill 30-60 miles from stations in the Chattanooga area. Generally I can identify 30-40 stations as being available. Not all of them operate 4/7. There is a lot of older programming on some stations, which for some people is a bonanza. You will discover multiple program sources under one station number, such as 12-1 / 12-2 / 12-3. One of my favorite stations, Georgia Public Broadcasting, provides four program sources. I do bring signal in through HDMI and use a ROKU device. I also subscribe to NETFLIX. My home had cable wire in it used by cable service providers in the past. I fed the antenna signal through the old cable in reverse going from the router location. I did have to switch a couple of leads in the cable junction box outside the house to get continuity to all TV sets. Works fine. It is important every few weeks (or when you seem to lose a station/a drop in quality) to go into your TV's "Menu" and refresh/reload your available stations. I did this a few minutes ago and learned that I had 39 sources of signal available. Hope this is helpful. It would probably be wise not to do anything with the cable until your provider has sent someone out to disconnect your cable hookup. In all probability they will simply cutoff signal at the pole and-or at the outside junction box. They seem to live on the assumption that you or the next tenant will want their service back in the future and they won't have to much when they get that call. I would be very surprised if they made any effort to cut or pull wires. I know for a fact that a past cable provider and a satellite provider have used the existing cable running through the house.
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