Chapter 4
Choosing and Setting Up OTA Hardware
IN THIS CHAPTER
Understanding what equipment you need to do the over-the-air thing
Choosing the OTA antenna that's right for you
Installing your antenna and hooking it up to your TV
Learning how to get the best antenna reception
If you want to watch live local broadcasts, you don't necessarily have to invest in new equipment. As I explain in Chapter 5, streaming services enable you to watch live TV using your existing Internet connection and Wi-Fi network. These services are convenient but not cheap.
What if you want to watch live local broadcasts for free? Then you need to go the over-the-air route, and that route requires some new electronics. Fortunately, you're not looking at a substantial investment here. Sure, you could spend big bucks if you want to, but a modest investment is all that's required for most people. In this chapter, you learn what equipment is required and how to make smart purchases.
What about getting the equipment installed? With some exceptions. The good news is that you don't need to bring in an expert to hook ...
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