[DeLarge]

For my home theater I have two 42" LCD's both connected to directv HD receivers. I am completing a MAME cabinet with a wrinkle that it would have a 32" LCD that I could use as a third TV during NFL Sundays and March Madness. I thought I was so smart and would just buy an indoor HDTV antenna for this to work. Unfortunately, I live outside of Chicago and the WBBM/CBS signal is powered by hamsters. Considering CBS is the most important channel for March Madness this creates a flaw in my master plan.


The only option I seem to have available is pay the $100 for an HD Receiver, install it myself and pay $6 a month for this receiver. To me (and especially the wife) this seems like a waste for a TV I will probably use 20 days out of the year.


I am just wondering if I am missing any other options? The computer is too weak to run internet TV through it.

 

[ProjectSHO89]

Unless you are prepared to obtain and, if necessary, install a proper antenna, you're probably SOL for CBS.


In order to suggest an appropriate antenna, you'll need to run a TVfool report and post it so we can see what signal conditions are probable.

 

[walford]

If you are using component from one of the receivers to one of your TVs you could get a component Y splitter( you may need a powered version) to output CBS to two TVs.

You are not likely to notice any degradatiion of signal quality using component as compared to DVI or HDMI.

 

[DeLarge]

Thanks for the replies. One option I have been thinking about is putting an antenna in the basement well. I am just worried this won't help at all know matter how good the antenna is. Anyone have any experience with that?

 

[systems2000]

Why not mount it outside on the roof?

 

[arxaw]



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Originally Posted by DeLarge /forum/post/18115137


One option I have been thinking about is putting an antenna in the basement well. I am just worried this won't help at all know matter how good the antenna is. ..

A valid concern.

A basement is the last place to consider installing an antenna. There is often little, if any signal down there, particularly pesky VHF signals, which are hard enough to receive on a main floor indoors.


Put the antenna on the roof, or if signals are strong, in the attic (unless you have a metal roof, foil insulation or stucco exterior walls.


For antenna suggestions, grab the TVFool results for your address and post the link back in this thread.

 

[DeLarge]

I think my best solution is to download orb on my main computer and then use my xbox360 connected on my network and connect it to the third tv.