dimanche 30 novembre 2014

Need suggestions for OTA setup

I currently have my TiVo thru DirecTV and have decided I am tired of paying $126/month for 100s of channels I don't watch. I have a season pass setup for 3-4 shows that are on local TV. I have Showtime, but I rarely watch that any more. I recently joined Netflix. I like TiVo's search capability to look for shows or movies I may want to watch. I usually record shows and watch them later. Only thing I watch real time are sports (although I am not a major sports fan.)



I live in a rural area - my only options for TV are DirecTV and Dish. My house is for sale, but has not sold yet (it could take awhile.)



I am thinking about an OTA setup. I have not yet bought a digital antenna but am planning on it.



I will need help with wiring setup as I am generally clueless on wiring and the specific technology needed. The person I will likely call will suggest different brands, etc. so I would rather have what I want (TiVo) specifically defined.



Current setup:



I live 50-60 miles from the city where I would like to pick up local channels (also where I intend to move.) I checked antennapoint.com – the main 5 channels are between 52-60 miles from me (exact address on this side doesn't recognize my house - I am about 5 miles north of where my zipcode is centered):



WMTV

NBC 19 15.1 UHF 56.0 kW Madison 52.10 mi 205.88°



WKOW-TV

ABC 26 27.1 UHF 400.0 kW Madison 52.89 mi 208.42°



WHA-TV

PBS 20 21.1 UHF 100.0 kW Madison 52.89 mi 208.42°



WMSN-TV

FOX 49 47.1 UHF 280.0 kW Madison 52.89 mi 208.42°



WISC-TV

CBS 50 3.1 UHF 603.0 kW Madison 52.89 mi 208.42°





The dish outside is on my garage roof, which does not have a direct line of sight towards Madison, my 2nd story may be in the way (although – maybe it’s not as bad as I think.) I don’t care for the large branch type of antennas (I am concerned about aesthetics since my house is for sale.)



I have a wired/wireless router in my office (other side of main room wall) - speed is 10MB



Main room: Samsung UN50EH6000F (May 2012)

I have the TiVo plugged into the satellite wall connection. I watch everything thru the DirecTV TiVo box. The info on my TV said I have ATSC/Clear QAM.



Bedroom TV: Dynex LCD TV DX-L26-10A (March 2009)

I have a 2nd DirecTV receiver (not TiVo) for this TV, also a satellite wall connection. The attic where the antenna would need to go is above my bedroom closet on the 2nd floor. I would need wiring connected there to the current wiring.





New setup:



I probably need the Mohu - SKY 60 Outdoor/Attic Amplified Multidirectional HDTV Antenna – or something similar. I have an attic where it can be directed appropriately.



I want the above 5 channels available with good quality display. I don’t know what the WMTV 56.0 kW implies – weaker signal?



The TiVo Roamio OTA for $49.99 seems to be a good deal to me. The $15/month fee is fine. (Even with the $8/mth Netflix fee – it still beats $126/mth by a lot!)



I need something to connect my bedroom TV. TiVo Mini – or anything cheaper than $150?



I do not need to share/watch anything on my phone.



Thank you for all suggestions!




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