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<title>blogTO Recent Comments: Cancel Your Cable and Get Free TV</title>
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<title>Dan</title>
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Hey...Just to let Peter know that all indoor antennas are not alike...We are in Oshawa and I got fed up with paying Rogers so we did a bit of research and bought a Terk amplified HDTV indoor antenna for $50 and it works great...Pain in the butt to aim but after it's aimed it's pretty good...We are not in the best spot but we get about 15 channels, most of them crystal clear...if this were in an apartment building I honestly believe it would be awesome

Having said that I need more( lol ). Can anyone recommend a really good outdoor antenna that won't put me into the poor house????]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c720683</link>
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<category>Toronto, Tech</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:52:57 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Peter</title>
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Buy an outdoor antenna such as a channel master 4 bay model and use it indoors]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c712211</link>
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<category>Toronto, Tech</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:36:12 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Peter</title>
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All indoor antennas or rabbit ears are crap.....buy an outdoor antenna and use it indoors!!!.....one of the four bay digital uhf Antennas sold in computer stores on college st cost about $20-$40. Toronto,hang it on the wall or window or balcony.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c712208</link>
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<category>Toronto, Tech</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:33:45 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Paul Trasisi</title>
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Solche Blogeinträge beleben wirklich den Tag.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c656249</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c656249</guid>
<category>Toronto, Tech</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:16:28 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Ahpa</title>
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Sorry Brian,

Those are exclusive channels that do not broadcast over-the-air.  Your cable / satellite subscription funds them, as do their collected advertising dollars.

Perhaps look at justin (dot) tv  and input the games you are looking for.  That site is loaded with streamed sports.  I'm doing that for CFL games.

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<link>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c645041</link>
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<category>Toronto, Tech</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:30:04 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Brian</title>
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If I dump Rogers and use any antenna, is it possible to view the sports channels (RSO & TSN) which I thought were cable-only? Except for Leafs on Saturday night (ha ha), there isn't much sports on regular channels any more.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c643805</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c643805</guid>
<category>Toronto, Tech</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:52:30 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Cow lover</title>
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You can also get a bunch of free tv on your computer. This is the most in depth guide to get started in free online tv. It compares the most popular types of Internet tv. 
http://apainintheneck.wordpress.com/2009/04/21/the-guide-to-free-tv/]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c586090</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c586090</guid>
<category>Toronto, Tech</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:51:07 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>The Indelible Bonobo</title>
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I wish your article was a bit clearer. Here are some points to remember:
1. DTV is much more finicky than good ole analog. In most cases, an analog antenna just won't cut it. This is why most ppl trying OTA DTV fail to get any picture at all.
2. The protocol for DTV has a spec for the set-top (or ATSC) to control antenna orientation, much like satellite, but so far no such box implements it.
3. A good antenna will set you back around $200 minimum. Look for directional rather than "universal" and adjust it well when installing b/c those that claim to "catchall" introduce noise in amplification.
4. Personally, I'm using a Linux MCE system. I get my DTV fix using a PC-HDTV Linux (PCI) card, which I strongly recommend.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c585747</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c585747</guid>
<category>Toronto, Tech</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:17:34 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>FreeTV</title>
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The VHF Band, Channels 1 - 13 use the same frequencies on cable as  over the air. The UHF band channels 14 - 69 use different frequencies on cable and over the air - this is important.

So, If using an antenna, make sure your TV is set to "Antenna" or "Air" - especially if you find you're getting some analog signals OK (Ch 5, Ch 9) etc, but are having problems with other higher channels, this setting is usually in the menu of your TV.

 -  VHF stations will come in via antenna  regardless of whether the TV is set to cable or antenna, but UHF channels will not.

Digital channels in the Toronto/Buffalo areas are currently ALL broadcast on UHF channels, although PSIP channel mapping can label a channel with it's traditional number, and most broadcasters have chosen to do so - for example CFTO/CTV broadcasts digitally on UHF ch40, however a digital set will display 9.1 or 9-1.

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<link>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c533717</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c533717</guid>
<category>Toronto, Tech</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:46:08 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Ahpa</title>
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Look up your address at this website:

http://www.tvfool.com/

with the arrows indicating >>start here<<

I did it for my old address on Hunt Club Rd, and  all the Canadian signals are available.

However, being south of Uplands/McDondald Cartier Airport would help to bring in Watertown, or Ogdensburg.  An external mast would assure it more so. 

If you lived in Richmond, Kars, Manotick, Metcalfe or the town that used to assemble Sears televisions - Prescott, the signal from the U.S. is highly attainable.  Those living on this section of the Seaway/St Lawrence, are likely to receive mostly US HD signals with ease.

If you live in other Ottawa suburbs you may need to move to another city to improve your over the air reception!  
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c504820</link>
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<category>Toronto, Tech</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:39:40 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Seeker</title>
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I dont suppose theres a solution for me here in Ottawa?]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c503121</link>
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<category>Toronto, Tech</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:20:49 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Ahpa</title>
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I cut the cable this week.  $68/month is $816/year I'll put to retiring debt.  Follow the instructions for the coat hanger antenna below.  I paid $5.44 for the antenna parts, and $80.00 for the Digital TV converter - a Tivax STB T8 from The Source.
The antenna is not a decor enhancer, but the higher up in your dwelling it can go, the less you'll need to see it.  

If you live in any location that has our faithful old CN Tower in sight, you will pick up HD signals for CBC, CFTO(CTV), CBLFT (SRC), CTS, CIII (Global), OMNI 1, CITY, OMNI 2, SUN TV, and from Hamilton CHCH.  That's an indoor antenna set-up that obtained those results.   You will need to move the antenna around, and have enough co-axial cable to connect it to the STB or TV.  

The US signals are good from any second floor, and above.  You may receive ABC, CBS, PBS (a huge feed comprising 3 discrete channels), CW, Fox, WNGS, and maybe the NBC signal.  Again, you will need to move the antenna around, and rescan with the STB or HDTV to find these.  

TVO is not broadcasting in HD yet, but has an assigned frequency.

If you are in any of the towers in Toronto, North York, Etobicoke, or southern Scarborough, and you face the tower, or lake, tell your cable provider to shove it, build one of these things, and connect it to a digital TV converter, or your very new television.  Watch anything else you crave on the interweb.

This URL wraps, make sure to get it all. 
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/762088/coat_hanger_hdtv_antenna_better_than_store_bought_amazing/]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c502151</link>
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<category>Toronto, Tech</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:56:07 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Andrew</title>
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Time for a repost?]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c468151</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c468151</guid>
<category>Toronto, Tech</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:57:23 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Alberto</title>
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Hi I live Dundas and Neyagagua Oakville,
First tried amplified RCA Antenna i Floor I get 10 HD Channels and 8 analogo ,now I using the attic 
Panasonic Plasma HD
Antenna Channel Master 4228 8 bay 

Alberto
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c358676</link>
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<category>Toronto, Tech</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:38:25 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Sandra</title>
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or,

You could use the internet.
Sites like:

http://www.freetv.tv - offering free worldwide TV (satellite)
http://www.cable-tv-online.info - offering free cable tv

Cheers,

Sandra]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c357959</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c357959</guid>
<category>Toronto, Tech</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:21:59 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Dariusz</title>
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Would anyone have any experience about doing it farther to the west, like in Oakville, and from a house not apartment? I'm pissed of with Cogeco for paying for all that crap they give you in those "pacgages".]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c357289</link>
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<category>Toronto, Tech</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:42:33 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Kate</title>
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I literally live across from the CN Tower (Blue Jays Way and Front).  I know nothing about OTA but am not interested in giving my money to Rogers or Bell.  I am looking to purchase a new tv and am hoping for any advice on which brand, etc. works best for OTA.  Any advice would be appreciated.  Also, I am on the third floor...should that matter considering I am so close to the tower?  I face East/South.  Thanks!]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c327534</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c327534</guid>
<category>Toronto, Tech</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:38:38 PST</pubDate>
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<title>kate</title>
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I have the same and CTV is the ONLY channel I can get a clear picture of. 
Trying bunny ear antenna in hopes of getting at least CITY and Global too.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c306155</link>
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<category>Toronto, Tech</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:59:55 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Pookie</title>
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...an old TUBE tv.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c293159</link>
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<category>Toronto, Tech</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:49:19 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Pookie</title>
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Ok, I know this thread is about OTA HDTV, but unlike most of you, I still have an old tobe TV. I apologize in advance for crashing your thread ;)

I too, cancelled my cable years ago. I was sick of PAYING for commercials. You shouldn't have to PAY to watch PAID FOR advertising.

Anyhow, I live in a high-rise, and with the cable still plugged in, I get TVO, Global, CFMT, the TV GUIDE channel (interesting), CBC and APTV in good quality.

Shouldn't people without cable still be receiving CITY and CTV? Any input?

Also, any suggestions on a small antenna to use? I am on the 30th floor in Mississauga City Centre, and have a straight-on view of the CN Tower.

Thanks!]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/05/cancel_your_cable_and_get_free_tv/#c293158</link>
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<category>Toronto, Tech</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:48:18 PDT</pubDate>
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