Tag: OTA
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Quest The Newest OTA TV Network Launches Tonight
Tonight TENGA is launching a new over the air TV network called Quest. This network is launching in about 25 markets around the United States with more on the way. So make sure to do a scan on your antenna to see if you have a new OTA channel tonight. According to TENGA Quest will…
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We Went Hands-On With 3.0 OTA TV at CES
One of the hottest topics in cord cutting right now is the new 3.0 over-the-air TV standard. This new standard brings a ton of new features and better coverage. Yesterday at CES we meet with Pearl TV, a group working on 3.0 OTA, which will be part of the 3.0 testing later this year in…
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The New OTA TV 3.0 Standard With 4K is Now Official
Yesterday at CES Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) today commemorated the achievement of a major milestone in TV history the official standards for OTA 3.0 TV. Marking the milestone today at CES, ATSC President Mark Richer was joined onstage by Consumer Technology Association President and CEO Gary Shapiro, National Association of Broadcasters President and CEO Gordon…
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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…