antennas

2016: The year in antennas

How do you talk about TV antennas, which are based on laws of physics that haven’t changed at all in 2016? That’s the question. This year, over-the-air antennas were big, and surprisingly there actually were some…


December TV blues? Getting an antenna can help!

December brings celebrations for the multitude of people who celebrate holidays this month. It brings travel, it brings vacations, and it sometimes brings snow. The one thing December very rarely brings is good television. Streaming helps…



Has antenna technology peaked?

Fifty years ago, a TV antenna was a 12-foot-long beast. You can still buy those big ones, but most people can easily get away with a cool-looking, 2-foot wide spaceship like this Televes DigiNova Boss. That’s partially…



SOUND OFF SUNDAY: Your Alter Ego

OK folks… this the last “Sound Off Sunday” as far as I know. I’m almost out of antennas to give away. This week we’ll be giving away this Antop AT-414B antenna or something similar. By now you…




SOUND OFF SUNDAY: Red or Blue?

Look folks, I really want to give away some antennas here. I have one of these Antop AT-413B antennas that really wants a new home. So I’ll make it easy for you. Leave a comment that has a…





Broadcast TV’s Best New Shows

When it comes to TV antenna and satellite dish viewers, what are the best new shows of the year? There are a handful from which to choose. Each fall, the TV networks roll out their…