Where are you watching the Michigan Game? Not on ABC if you have Dish
A bit early I know. I had to peak ahead do to a busy week. I do know the one place that Michigan fans will not be watching the game and that is all Dish Network Subscribers, they have elected to choose Jan 1, 2016 to drop ABC from the schedule of programming. Talk about a bargaining chip when you are trying to settle a contract, take away the Michigan Bowl Game.
Prior commitments are keeping me home. I do have time to purchase some accessories to stream the game from my smartphone to the tv just don't have any idea if this has good reception or not. Any good advice would be helpful. I am stuck at home.
Go Blue!
December 26th, 2015 at 7:09 AM ^
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If you have, you know... internet or computer... just stream the game for free.
December 26th, 2015 at 10:53 AM ^
Most new TV's have multiple inputs. You could buy a cheap digital antenna and get the game over the airwaves. I am guessing that even the cheap "As seen on TV" antennas at KMart, Rite Aid, Walgreens, et al are good enough to get in the "big three" in most markets.
December 26th, 2015 at 9:40 AM ^
Apple TV too
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This. Chromecast is the best, you can stream WatchESPN, and many other google things/ youtube (Wolverine Historian) to your tv with it. It's simple and cheap.
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Interesting, but do they even sell old-style rabbit ears anywhere? My digital antenna was only $30 at Radio Shack, but maybe even that was more than I needed to pay.
December 26th, 2015 at 4:42 PM ^
are good for VHF signals. Most (but not all) OTA signals are now UHF, and the UHF antennas typically look a little different. (It was the sideways figure eight thing that clipped on the rabbit ears in the old days). It is absolutely correct that there is not special antenna for HD.
December 26th, 2015 at 6:19 PM ^
hah! you're not really kim-jong-what's-his-name, are you? busted.
December 26th, 2015 at 8:06 PM ^
Am too. We have lots of imperialist commercial operations here in DPRK. They are simply here as an example to the people of the evil excesses of Western culture. I only shop there when I really need something.
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December 26th, 2015 at 1:54 PM ^
It's amazing what and how much you can get on over-the-air broadcast TV. I was surprised. I can even see Al Jazeera over the air.
December 26th, 2015 at 3:38 PM ^
can you get AXS over the air? Two weeks after our tournament, does anybody remember what or where AXS is?
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December 26th, 2015 at 10:35 AM ^
The dispute between Disney and DirecTV over WatchESPN streaming capability went on for years.
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I just checked on the Dish Anywhere App and it is showing ABC on the guide along with the game time of 1PM on the 1st. My sister lives in Ohio and I use the app here in Switzerland. I am a little confused now...
December 26th, 2015 at 9:00 AM ^
These are "local" disputes between Dish and media companies that own groups of local TV stations -- if your sister's ABC station is not owned by whichever one of these conglomerates is currently negotiating with Dish then you won't be affected.
I couldn't find anything about a current dispute -- two big ones last year, in August (link) and October (link). Usually these make the news before the blackout actually occurs, partly because the FCC takes a serious interest when this happens -- a forthcoming New Year's blackout would be pretty big news.
And OP, a good outdoor digital HD antenna should cost about $100. IIRC, you need to be within about 50 miles of a tower.
December 26th, 2015 at 7:30 AM ^
Unless you live in the middle of nowhere you can get ABC for free with an antenna. The dispute will be resolved this week though. A provider is not going to stop carrying a major network.
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December 26th, 2015 at 7:42 AM ^
In Michigan, I have pulled up the TV Schedule and went to the Dish schedule and neither shows ABC with programming on the 1st of January. I could hook up a Antenna, forgot that I had one and haven't even tried it to see if it works for local programming.
Will do that this week and have also followed the other advice it is much appreciated. Dish has had an ongoing dispute regarding the negotiations. I couldn't imagine them not showing the Michigan Bowl Game, but it is a very good bargaining chip.
I do appreciate the advice.
Go Blue!
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amplifiers are only to boost the signal between the antenna and the tv of you have a long run of coax (like from a roof) in between and a particularly weak signal. If you have too weak of a signal coming in the amplifier can't magically make the signal received stronger. in this case the antenna with the amplifier was probably just better suited than the one without.
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December 26th, 2015 at 8:47 AM ^
It wasn't a national NBC/DirecTV dispute then, because here in SE Mich I watched that debacle on my DirecTV
December 26th, 2015 at 8:52 AM ^
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I've already cut the cord from DISH. Our antenna gets great local HD ABC.
December 26th, 2015 at 10:44 AM ^
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All I know is that years ago I made this conscious decision to avoid satellite services because I didn't want to go through the ups and downs of these very public negotiations over which channels I would have after a certain date potentially. I opted instead for Comcast, because first at foremost the city I live in had a franchise agreement with them at the time and I do enjoy being told how to fix things by people who probably know less about the equipment than I do....but at least are accommodating enough to give me a lower rate on the same service even when they should know that for years here I had no other choice.
Is there a hole I crawl in that has free cable? That would be ideal.
December 26th, 2015 at 8:55 AM ^
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December 26th, 2015 at 9:21 AM ^
to be an antenna Luddite.
Wait! Is that you, LSA?!?! Welcome back! Hope this means you're feeling better, and that the techies on board can assist you in having a very Happy (and healthy) New Year!
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