Over the air antenna

Wiezy · 12-31-2018, 09:29 AM

Just to throw this out there, for those who want a DVR for local channels and that is holding them back from cutting the cord, ChannelMaster makes a good one that has no ongoing fee:

www.channelmaster.com

Product Specific:
https://www.channelmaster.com/Stream...7600bdl1tb.htm

For $178 with a 1TB drive, it's a great way to keep DVR functionality while not paying cable rates!

TCC · 12-31-2018, 10:41 AM

We cut the cable a couple months back and now use a little Roku unit to get Sling, Netflix, and other things, as well as NewsOn (free) for Maine and Boston news. For some reason, WMUR doesn't play nicely with NewsOn, but for what it's worth (very little, IMO) we can stream WMUR news from the web on our computers.

8gv · 12-31-2018, 11:39 AM

To verify my understanding...

The cord being cut is cable TV with cable (or other) internet being retained for Sling, Hulu etc., yes?

MAXUM · 12-31-2018, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8gv

To verify my understanding...

The cord being cut is cable TV with cable (or other) internet being retained for Sling, Hulu etc., yes?

Correct.

Can even be done over 4G LTE wireless although it does chew data pretty quickly.

MAXUM · 12-31-2018, 11:56 AM

Did the same in the spring, streaming Directv Now via Roku - which includes local ABC, NBC, FOX, and CBS affiliates out of Boston +WMUR all in HD plus get free DVR - although it is limited to 20 hours.

They DO NOT include the independent channels or PBS. No loss to me I don't care about either.

You may want to compare Sling vs Directv Now. Sling is cheaper up front but lacks quite a bit too.

12-31-2018, 09:29 AM	#1
Wiezy Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Salem MA, Rattlesnake Posts: 19 Thanks: 27 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Over the Air DVR Option Just to throw this out there, for those who want a DVR for local channels and that is holding them back from cutting the cord, ChannelMaster makes a good one that has no ongoing fee: www.channelmaster.com Product Specific: https://www.channelmaster.com/Stream...7600bdl1tb.htm For $178 with a 1TB drive, it's a great way to keep DVR functionality while not paying cable rates!

12-31-2018, 11:56 AM	#5
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	Did the same in the spring, streaming Directv Now via Roku - which includes local ABC, NBC, FOX, and CBS affiliates out of Boston +WMUR all in HD plus get free DVR - although it is limited to 20 hours. They DO NOT include the independent channels or PBS. No loss to me I don't care about either. You may want to compare Sling vs Directv Now. Sling is cheaper up front but lacks quite a bit too. Last edited by MAXUM; 12-31-2018 at 01:59 PM.

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12-31-2018, 10:41 AM	#2
TCC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 152 Thanks: 251 Thanked 72 Times in 30 Posts	We cut the cable a couple months back and now use a little Roku unit to get Sling, Netflix, and other things, as well as NewsOn (free) for Maine and Boston news. For some reason, WMUR doesn't play nicely with NewsOn, but for what it's worth (very little, IMO) we can stream WMUR news from the web on our computers.

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8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,092 Thanks: 64 Thanked 744 Times in 478 Posts	To verify my understanding... The cord being cut is cable TV with cable (or other) internet being retained for Sling, Hulu etc., yes?

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