Digital Antenna Recommendations?

[palmettomoon]

Hey. My dad (77) wants to watch the local news. He has a new t.v. but no internet service or plans to subscribe. I don't watch the news since my BP is high enough now without it so I have only Netflix.

I understand that you can buy a digital indoor antenna that delivers HD signal, is that true?
Do they work? (location notwithstanding, he lives in Warner Robins)

Is any one better than another? No need for recording or anything, hell he still uses a 'flip phone.'

 

[10thmountain]

anything by Channel Master. I have one for my whole house. I refuse to pay for cable/filth.

 

[Don231s]

Hey. My dad (77) wants to watch the local news. He has a new t.v. but no internet service or plans to subscribe. I don't watch the news since my BP is high enough now without it so I have only Netflix.

I understand that you can buy a digital indoor antenna that delivers HD signal, is that true?
Do they work? (location notwithstanding, he lives in Warner Robins)

Is any one better than another? No need for recording or anything, hell he still uses a 'flip phone.'

He's looking to pick up the Macon broadcast towers, right? If that's the case, he'll have no problem from WR. Lowe's, Home Depot, and Walmart all have indoor and outdoor digitals. Get an indoor with a 50 mile range and he should be fine. This one looks like it would fit his needs, and if it doesn't, get a refund and try another one. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mohu-Leaf-50-Flat-50-Mile-Indoor-HDTV-Antenna/36126031

 

[Falcon1]

Lot of info here http://www.antennaweb.org/

 

[Don231s]

I've ordered stuff from both of these vendors, too. Good prices, selection, and fast shipping.

https://www.summitsource.com/Default.aspx
https://www.solidsignal.com/

 

[Fatal_Bert]

It's going to depend on his location. There is a app you can download for your smart phone that will show you what stations are available and how strong the signal is in your area. Finding out that info would be your first step.

I'm right on the edge of a few Atlanta stations and a few Columbus stations so I have to use a 150mile antenna mounted on a 20' pole. If you're close to the stations you can by a cheap indoor antenna from Walmart and it's basically plug and play.

 

[Barbwire]

http://dennysantennaservice.com/

http://dennysantennaservice.com/hdtvantenna.html

Loads of info in this site

 

[rumrunner55]

Could always build one too, amplified versions will work better but a lot are directional so you'll need to look for omnidirectional if the towers are all over rather than one direction.

 

[Greg_D]

http://dennysantennaservice.com/

http://dennysantennaservice.com/hdtvantenna.html

+10 for the HD Stacker by this company.
Put it together in the attic and hang from trusses with string.

 

[Barbwire]

+10 for the HD Stacker by this company.
Put it together in the attic and hang from trusses with string.

Yep, I own one from them. Would buy again.