Comments on: How to Get Free HDTV (in Canada) http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-hdtv-in-canada.htm Building Wealth through Saving and Investing Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:17:17 -0330 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: fred http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-hdtv-in-canada.htm/comment-page-1#comment-123729 fred Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:38:32 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=800#comment-123729 interested in knowing how many channels (OTA/FTA) are available in St. John's NL. interested in knowing how many channels (OTA/FTA) are available in St. John’s NL.

]]> By: F Power http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-hdtv-in-canada.htm/comment-page-1#comment-123662 F Power Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:05:09 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=800#comment-123662 I would invest in an outdoor antenna if I was able to receive more channels but that doesn't seem to be the case here in NL Canada. I would invest in an outdoor antenna if I was able to receive more channels but that doesn’t seem to be the case here in NL Canada.

]]> By: fpower http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-hdtv-in-canada.htm/comment-page-1#comment-121538 fpower Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:14:08 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=800#comment-121538 No I just purchased a hd indoor antenna on ebay for 20.00 and its fine here and I live just outside the city of ST. John's. No I just purchased a hd indoor antenna on ebay for 20.00 and its fine here and I live just outside the city of ST. John’s.

]]> By: Susan http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-hdtv-in-canada.htm/comment-page-1#comment-121369 Susan Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:10:34 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=800#comment-121369 For those using indoor antennas, we used to live in a high rise condo in a corner unit with a sun room. My husband decided one day to attach a cable wire to the antenna/tv and string it over to the corner window (the same way that some radios have a piece of wire that you use as an antenna). And it improved our reception. Not only that but if you held on to the end it was even better. Since you can't really hold on to the end of the cable and watch tv at the same time we stuck a wrinkled potato on the end and lo and behold, it held the signal! With some tinkering we found that a stick of lemongrass worked just as well, lasted longer and smelled better. *grin* We now live in a house with a tower mounted antenna and are loving all the HD we're getting now. For those using indoor antennas, we used to live in a high rise condo in a corner unit with a sun room. My husband decided one day to attach a cable wire to the antenna/tv and string it over to the corner window (the same way that some radios have a piece of wire that you use as an antenna). And it improved our reception. Not only that but if you held on to the end it was even better. Since you can’t really hold on to the end of the cable and watch tv at the same time we stuck a wrinkled potato on the end and lo and behold, it held the signal! With some tinkering we found that a stick of lemongrass worked just as well, lasted longer and smelled better. *grin* We now live in a house with a tower mounted antenna and are loving all the HD we’re getting now.

]]> By: FrugalTrader http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-hdtv-in-canada.htm/comment-page-1#comment-121360 FrugalTrader Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:29:27 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=800#comment-121360 @f power, do you have recommendations for an antenna? Do you need to put it outside your house? @f power, do you have recommendations for an antenna? Do you need to put it outside your house?

]]> By: f power http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-hdtv-in-canada.htm/comment-page-1#comment-121357 f power Sat, 20 Aug 2011 22:29:17 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=800#comment-121357 There is ota in Newfoundland here in St. John's . We have NTV HD and CBC will also be going digital Hd here as well by aug.31 . If you live in st. johns and area you should be able to get both free . NTVHD is awesome in crystal clear ota HD . You can get a hd antenna on Ebay for a decent price. I'll get these channels free and use Netflix and apple tv as well. There is ota in Newfoundland here in St. John’s . We have NTV HD and CBC will also be going digital Hd here as well by aug.31 . If you live in st. johns and area you should be able to get both free . NTVHD is awesome in crystal clear ota HD . You can get a hd antenna on Ebay for a decent price. I’ll get these channels free and use Netflix and apple tv as well.

]]> By: OTA is Great! http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-hdtv-in-canada.htm/comment-page-1#comment-121155 OTA is Great! Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:11:11 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=800#comment-121155 Love this article and I love my free OTA television! From Toronto, I get a bunch of US station from Buffalo, NY and soon all the locals will be digital as well. You are also 100% right about the Digital Home forum, some of the nicest people and most informative out there for all of Canada. It was a huge help to me. Also, do a google search for "revenge of the rabbit ears" for even more good reading on Canadian DTV from the guys at Average Joe Consumer Product Reviews. Love this article and I love my free OTA television! From Toronto, I get a bunch of US station from Buffalo, NY and soon all the locals will be digital as well. You are also 100% right about the Digital Home forum, some of the nicest people and most informative out there for all of Canada. It was a huge help to me. Also, do a google search for “revenge of the rabbit ears” for even more good reading on Canadian DTV from the guys at Average Joe Consumer Product Reviews.

]]> By: James Samson http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-hdtv-in-canada.htm/comment-page-1#comment-119289 James Samson Tue, 08 Mar 2011 03:54:32 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=800#comment-119289 I live in Toronto and get a whole bunch of free hdtv channels. In Canada, as well as the US, the FTC and CRTC passed laws that forced broadcasters to publish their feeds in digital. It's surprising the kind of content you get. You get channels from all around as well as local channels in hd free. You go to www.WatchHDFree.com/Toronto and see what you have access to. I live in Toronto and get a whole bunch of free hdtv channels. In Canada, as well as the US, the FTC and CRTC passed laws that forced broadcasters to publish their feeds in digital. It’s surprising the kind of content you get. You get channels from all around as well as local channels in hd free. You go to http://www.WatchHDFree.com/Toronto and see what you have access to.

]]> By: OTA Burnaby http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-hdtv-in-canada.htm/comment-page-1#comment-113498 OTA Burnaby Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:06:54 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=800#comment-113498 I live in South Burnaby BC, in one of those favorable locations, ie. 450' above sea level, with a great LOS for local channels, and clear unobstructed view south towards Seattle Washington. With a high gain 91XG antenna, I am able to receive ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, PBS in HD, their sub channels, plus all local channels, though 2 or 3 such as Fox are very weather reliant. In total it is 22 channels (17 digital and 5 analog) With a good antenna on the roof, and favorable location, it will be definitely possible in the lower Mainland of Vancouver to receive 15-25 digital channels after August 2011, when the analog cutoff is complete. I agree about digital home.ca and TV Fools.com, both are fantastic websites, that are a must if you want to seriously get into this whole OTA TV thing. For Vancouverites this website has great deals on high gain antennas http://www.incrediblefta.com/products/37/hdtv-antennas.html I live in South Burnaby BC, in one of those favorable locations, ie. 450′ above sea level, with a great LOS for local channels, and clear unobstructed view south towards Seattle Washington. With a high gain 91XG antenna, I am able to receive ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, PBS in HD, their sub channels, plus all local channels, though 2 or 3 such as Fox are very weather reliant. In total it is 22 channels (17 digital and 5 analog)

With a good antenna on the roof, and favorable location, it will be definitely possible in the lower Mainland of Vancouver to receive 15-25 digital channels after August 2011, when the analog cutoff is complete.

I agree about digital home.ca and TV Fools.com, both are fantastic websites, that are a must if you want to seriously get into this whole OTA TV thing.

For Vancouverites this website has great deals on high gain antennas http://www.incrediblefta.com/products/37/hdtv-antennas.html

]]> By: SoloWoman http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-hdtv-in-canada.htm/comment-page-1#comment-112992 SoloWoman Mon, 10 May 2010 17:34:17 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=800#comment-112992 MD Likely, you face the wrong way or your antenna isn't large enough to get the signal range. I have the Digiwave - its a small outdoor antenna that you can keep inside. I hang mine on the wall with a couple of picture hangers (its very light), and - strangely, guests think its art! Its not truly small, like the phillips rabbit ears, with which I had major signal problems, be prepared for about 18" x24". My location is downtown TO, facing NE, UNDER the Gardiner on the 3rd floor. I get signal reflection from the buildings and in rain or fog, it can be dicey, although at those times, I usually place it on a chair to get a stronger signal. Anyway, I normally get about 15 channels (CBC, Global, CTV, CHCH, PBS, My TV, Omni 1&2, City, SUN, and a couple of others. I recently was able to get FOX (29.1) regularly and have to say that I don't miss my cable at all. Try the larger antenna, and retune your HDTV for new signals. You may see a huge difference. The outlay with the Digiwave was about 30-40 bucks, you might try to spend about $5 more, which will give you a longer range to pick up a signal. These can be easily bought at any of the computer/tech stores at College St just west of Spadina. I compared prices and signal ranges - not all were the same. Hope that helps. MD
Likely, you face the wrong way or your antenna isn’t large enough to get the signal range. I have the Digiwave – its a small outdoor antenna that you can keep inside. I hang mine on the wall with a couple of picture hangers (its very light), and – strangely, guests think its art! Its not truly small, like the phillips rabbit ears, with which I had major signal problems, be prepared for about 18″ x24″. My location is downtown TO, facing NE, UNDER the Gardiner on the 3rd floor. I get signal reflection from the buildings and in rain or fog, it can be dicey, although at those times, I usually place it on a chair to get a stronger signal. Anyway, I normally get about 15 channels (CBC, Global, CTV, CHCH, PBS, My TV, Omni 1&2, City, SUN, and a couple of others. I recently was able to get FOX (29.1) regularly and have to say that I don’t miss my cable at all. Try the larger antenna, and retune your HDTV for new signals. You may see a huge difference. The outlay with the Digiwave was about 30-40 bucks, you might try to spend about $5 more, which will give you a longer range to pick up a signal. These can be easily bought at any of the computer/tech stores at College St just west of Spadina. I compared prices and signal ranges – not all were the same. Hope that helps.

]]> By: MD http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-hdtv-in-canada.htm/comment-page-1#comment-112988 MD Mon, 10 May 2010 16:12:10 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=800#comment-112988 I live in a condo in south Etobicoke, face west. I have an indoor antenna from tiger direct (forget what brand it is cost about $40) I have no problem with the American channels but my CBC (by far the worst) SUN, and CITY are very intermittent. Any ideas why? I'm also close to the tracks so when trains go by I lose my signal. Over all happy with OTA. It’s been about six months and not really missing the cable. I live in a condo in south Etobicoke, face west. I have an indoor antenna from tiger direct (forget what brand it is cost about $40) I have no problem with the American channels but my CBC (by far the worst) SUN, and CITY are very intermittent. Any ideas why?
I’m also close to the tracks so when trains go by I lose my signal. Over all happy with OTA. It’s been about six months and not really missing the cable.

]]> By: Ghung http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-hdtv-in-canada.htm/comment-page-1#comment-112625 Ghung Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:55:58 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=800#comment-112625 I'm living in a high-rise (30/F) in Scarborough and facing south (CN Tower in my SW about 11 miles), I am very interesting in OTA, and I bought a Samsung 40" HDTV a week ago. I tried 3 different indoor antennas -Trek(a) $39, RCA-1400 $25 (from Tiger Direct) and Philips (rabbit-ear) $13 (in Walmart)....guess what? The Philips is the best and very reliable. I received all 28 dtv in HD (NBC, CBC, CTV, ABC, RTV, CBS, CHCH, PBS, CTS, CITY, CW, SUN, GLOBAL, THINK-BRIGHT, TCT, FOX 29, ION, OMNI, 2 etc)...plus 12 sap channel. I am very lucky to have it all because of my location..! I am also compared with Rogers cable HD channel, yes, OTA is more crystal clear than cable..! I will monitoring the condition and decide to terminate the Rogers...save $63 per month...! I’m living in a high-rise (30/F) in Scarborough and facing south (CN Tower in my SW about 11 miles), I am very interesting in OTA, and I bought a Samsung 40″ HDTV a week ago. I tried 3 different indoor antennas -Trek(a) $39, RCA-1400 $25 (from Tiger Direct) and Philips (rabbit-ear) $13 (in Walmart)….guess what? The Philips is the best and very reliable. I received all 28 dtv in HD (NBC, CBC, CTV, ABC, RTV, CBS, CHCH, PBS, CTS, CITY, CW, SUN, GLOBAL, THINK-BRIGHT, TCT, FOX 29, ION, OMNI, 2 etc)…plus 12 sap channel. I am very lucky to have it all because of my location..! I am also compared with Rogers cable HD channel, yes, OTA is more crystal clear than cable..! I will monitoring the condition and decide to terminate the Rogers…save $63 per month…!

]]> By: confused in markham http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-hdtv-in-canada.htm/comment-page-1#comment-112237 confused in markham Sun, 11 Apr 2010 04:36:30 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=800#comment-112237 hi there, i live in markham and would appreciate some advice. i'd like to get an antenna. from what i've read, i believe i need a CM 4221. can anyone tell me from where i can get this and who can install...how much money am i looking at ? thanks!!!! hi there, i live in markham and would appreciate some advice.

i’d like to get an antenna. from what i’ve read, i believe i need a CM 4221. can anyone tell me from where i can get this and who can install…how much money am i looking at ?

thanks!!!!

]]> By: bill http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-hdtv-in-canada.htm/comment-page-1#comment-111678 bill Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:42:45 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=800#comment-111678 What out for Free HD Canada small cish free local stations and access to pay channels only if you want them On Air Auh 2011 What out for Free HD Canada small cish free local stations and access to
pay channels only if you want them On Air Auh 2011

]]> By: FrugalTrader http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-hdtv-in-canada.htm/comment-page-1#comment-108996 FrugalTrader Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:58:34 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=800#comment-108996 Steve, it really depends on where you live as well. If you are within range of the HD towers, then yes, all you would need is a decent antenna. Steve, it really depends on where you live as well. If you are within range of the HD towers, then yes, all you would need is a decent antenna.

]]> By: Steve W http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-hdtv-in-canada.htm/comment-page-1#comment-108991 Steve W Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:06:49 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=800#comment-108991 Hi all, I have a Sony Bravia and completely technology illiterate. From what I understand, is all I need a UHF indoor antenna (I'm only interested in CBC for HD) and then I'm good to go? thanks Hi all, I have a Sony Bravia and completely technology illiterate. From what I understand, is all I need a UHF indoor antenna (I’m only interested in CBC for HD) and then I’m good to go?
thanks

]]> By: Agaver http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-hdtv-in-canada.htm/comment-page-1#comment-107281 Agaver Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:33:55 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=800#comment-107281 Hi everyone, I was wondering if someone could provide some real feedback for the following antenna "Futura HDTV Outdoor Antenna GE TV24769". I live in Montreal, and even though I'm on the 3rd floor I don't get any clear signals from local networks (ctv, cbs,...). May be someone has had similar problems and have already tried this GE antenna. Any feedback is welcome. Thanks a lot! PS: I'm not sure if I'm allowed to paste the link but here it goes.. hope the admin will tell me. http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/7/Electronics/TVsAccessories/VideoRemotesAccessories/PRD~0452806P/Futura%2BHDTV%2BOutdoor%2BAntenna.jsp Hi everyone, I was wondering if someone could provide some real feedback for the following antenna “Futura HDTV Outdoor Antenna GE TV24769″. I live in Montreal, and even though I’m on the 3rd floor I don’t get any clear signals from local networks (ctv, cbs,…). May be someone has had similar problems and have already tried this GE antenna. Any feedback is welcome. Thanks a lot!
PS: I’m not sure if I’m allowed to paste the link but here it goes.. hope the admin will tell me.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/7/Electronics/TVsAccessories/VideoRemotesAccessories/PRD~0452806P/Futura%2BHDTV%2BOutdoor%2BAntenna.jsp

]]> By: Dave Smith http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-hdtv-in-canada.htm/comment-page-1#comment-106673 Dave Smith Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:16:10 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=800#comment-106673 Hi Mike, I am close to you in Colborne and have an outdoor (Delhi) Antenna and rotor which came with my house. I hooked up a $60 (Tivax stb-t8) digiotal tv converter and get 26 channels including Citytv, CTV, and the buffalo stations. The picture is perfect and I cancelled Bell. Good luck! Dave Hi Mike,
I am close to you in Colborne and have an outdoor (Delhi) Antenna and rotor which came with my house. I hooked up a $60 (Tivax stb-t8) digiotal tv converter and get 26 channels including Citytv, CTV, and the buffalo stations. The picture is perfect and I cancelled Bell. Good luck! Dave

]]> By: Chris http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-hdtv-in-canada.htm/comment-page-1#comment-106643 Chris Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:51:24 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=800#comment-106643 Try making your own antenna and see how that works before shelling out money to buy one. Do a youtube search for Coat Hanger HDTV antenna. At the very least you'll find an alternative use for those old metal coat hangers in your basement. Or you'll be kicking yourself for tossing them all out last spring. Good luck and happy HD surfing. Try making your own antenna and see how that works before shelling out money to buy one. Do a youtube search for Coat Hanger HDTV antenna.

At the very least you’ll find an alternative use for those old metal coat hangers in your basement. Or you’ll be kicking yourself for tossing them all out last spring.

Good luck and happy HD surfing.

]]> By: Mike http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-hdtv-in-canada.htm/comment-page-1#comment-106537 Mike Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:18:28 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=800#comment-106537 I live in Trenton Ontario I have a stand alone tv tower on the side of the house with a rotor which I have never used in the six years here. Going to buy a HD tv and wondering what I can expect in this area with a tower and rotor. I would love to kick bell expressview to the curb. Any comments would be helpfull. Thanks Willow Gates I live in Trenton Ontario I have a stand alone tv tower on the side of the house with a rotor which I have never used in the six years here. Going to buy a HD tv and wondering what I can expect in this area with a tower and rotor. I would love to kick bell expressview to the curb. Any comments would be helpfull.

Thanks Willow Gates

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