Tag: OTA
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The Best OTA TV Channel of 2017 Is… (2017 Cordie Award Winners)
Since OTA TV (over-the-air TV) switched to digital we have seen a flood of new digital sub channels launch. Over the last few years, the quality of the content you will find on these sub channels has skyrocketed. This year, for the first time, we added a new category to our Cordie Awards for Best…
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The FCC Will Vote on OTA Ownership Rules in December
For years now there has been a push to remove the rules that limit the number of over-the-air TV stations one owner can have. A single owner currently cannot own more than 39% of OTA stations. Years ago these rules were overturned in radio allowing radio station owners to own more stations. Now they are…
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A Full Power 3.0 OTA Test Station is Launching in Cleveland
Over the air 3.0 brings a lot of promises of free 4K TV, better coverage, and more. Now we will get their first opportunity to test out the new 3.0 standard in Cleveland Ohio as the National Association of Broadcasters announces plans to lanch a test station to see how it performs under real-world conditions. “Just…
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Don’t Forget to Rescan for New OTA Channels
Recently it was announced that over 40 new over the air TV (OTA) channels will go live all over the United States. That is on top of a ton of locals that went live earlier this year. One or more of them may be right where you live today; however, if you don’t look you…
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OTA Networks Bounce, Escape, Grit TV, & Laff Are Coming to 43 New Markets
Today Nexstar Media announced a new partnership with Mission Broadcasting Inc and White Knight Broadcasting Inc to add 43 new affiliates for Bounce, Escape, Grit TV, & Laff. Nextar Media also announced that they have renewed or extended current station contracts in 21 markets to keep carrying Bounce, Escape, Grit TV, & Laff. Here are some of…
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How to Watch FOX Shows Now That Most Are Leaving Netflix
In the month of October most of the FOX show still on Netflix will be leaving. Recently I have been flooded with questions asking how to watch these shows once they leave. So I wanted to take a minute and list a few options of how to watch your favorite FOX shows once they leave…
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Sling TV Announces New OTA Bundle Deals
Sling TV is doubling down on over the air TV with new OTA antenna bundles. Now if you prepay for Sling TV you can get a free Winegard antenna and a free AirTV Player + Adapter for over the air TV. Here is how Sling TV describes the deal: OTA bundle deals – Customers who qualify for an…
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FREE Morning Cartoons Are Coming Back to Over-the-Air TV
If you grew up in the early 2000s or before you likely remember morning cartoons being a big part of your day. Sadly over the last 10 or so years more cartoon shows have slowly been replaced on most broadcast TV stations. Now Sinclair Broadcast Group and MGM are teaming up to launch a daily…
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A Cup of Coffee With a Side of Antenna TV?
Today it was announced that the FREE digital network Cheddar will soon air programming on digital UHF stations in five markets that reach more than 4 million homes. Dunkin’ Donuts, which already advertises on Cheddar, will distribute antennas at events in those markets. “Dunkin’ Donuts is a brand designed for busy, on-the-go consumers, who love adopting…
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Sling TV’s Air TV Unboxing & Review
Sling TV this year released their first streaming media player called AirTV. The new AirTV comes from its parent company, Dish, and takes the best of over-the-air TV and Sling TV and puts them in one device along with Netflix I played with the new AirTV at CES back in January week. It offers a smooth, easy…