"Like most people lately, I've been assessing monthly bills and trying to find areas to cut back. One glaring monthly charge was for satellite TV service, coming in at almost $200 a month, on top of other streaming services. I realized that the satellite was mainly being used for local news and sports, all of which could be watched for free over the air. With that in mind, I decided to go in on an antenna system.Now I wished I had done the switch earlier."
"The beauty of antennas is that they can literally be plug and play with your TV; if you want advanced features like a scrollable TV guide and the ability to record shows, then it's best to also purchase an Over The Air (OTA) DVR. There are several options and based on our research, most were comparable; ultimately, I landed on Zapperbox to support two televisions."
Monthly satellite TV charges approached $200 while additional streaming subscriptions added cost. The satellite was primarily used for local news and sports, all available free over-the-air. An antenna system with an OTA DVR replaced the satellite service. Zapperbox was chosen to support two televisions and paired with a Televes indoor/outdoor antenna. Total new equipment cost about $500, less than three months of satellite charges. Installation and wiring took only a couple hours. Antenna mounting was secured on a PVC pipe set in an 80-pound cement-filled bucket to withstand storms. Antenna placement requires patience.
Read at Business Insider
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