Jim in Anchorage Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 We had a very very old antenna amp in Ohio. When the Bills and Colts were in the AFCE we'd set up an anetenna amp and wrap wire literally around the house and outside and up the third story/attic, and around the roof to get channels in Toledo from Indianapolis/Ft. Wayne to view the Bills games. Bills games? I used to spend hours on the roof fine tuning the antenna to get the French porn flicks from Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Duck Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 The fact that you can't find anything about it online leads me to believe you were reading an advertisement. Companies have been hiding them to look like real news for quite awhile -- Jack asked if it said "Advertisement" was on the page and I'm thinking it probably was, even if you missed it. They're very subtle nowadays. Jack actually found the site online if you refer back to his post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Bills games? I used to spend hours on the roof fine tuning the antenna to get the French porn flicks from Canada. Lordy I remember those. CITY tv out of Toronto if I remember correctly..late night on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 (edited) Lordy I remember those. CITY tv out of Toronto if I remember correctly..late night on Saturday. Sounds right. Yeah it was late at night because my parents where always asleep when I was on the roof desperately tweaking the antenna trying to see a snow free nipple. Edited March 10, 2013 by Jim in Anchorage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 22B was playboy. When I was 10 it would work. Then I was 12 and the internet came out, I didn't need to try to pick up Windsor stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Okay Dog, let's break this down. you saw what you thought was a good deal and wanted to share with us - thank you for that was it an article or an ad? - it's an ad, somewhere on the page in small print, usually around the border should be written "ADVERTISEMENT". I've seen the ad you saw in my local paper before. It ranks right up there with the "Free Amish Fireplace" (which I find really funny with the pictures of Amish people since they do not like having their picture taken) and the "Free gold proof set from the Federal Reserve". - does the product work? Yes, but there are other alternatives you can buy locally and not have to wait for it to be shipped http://www.bestbuy.com/site/RCA+-+Indoor+HDTV+Antenna+-+White/8939839.p?id=1215217075905&skuId=8939839&st=antenna&cp=1&lp=2 http://www.walmart.com/ip/GE-Flat-Panel-Amplified-Antenna/20977395 http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11694069&filterName=Type&filterValue=HDTV - what's so great about Clear Cast? it includes suction cups so you can attach it to a window - how many channels can one expect to pick up over the air (OTA)? currently I'm living between two TV markets, one I get 18 channels, the other I get 7. Your reception may vary. UConn Jim can help provide links and sites if you want to look more into going cable free. I did it over a year ago and an happy with it. - but it was made by a NASA Scientist so were these inventions - GPS, Satellite Radio, DirecTV, LEDs, Hang gliders, cordless tools. These are all listed on their Hall Of Fame website. All this guy did was come up with a different form factor for the antenna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Duck Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 Okay Dog, let's break this down. you saw what you thought was a good deal and wanted to share with us - thank you for that was it an article or an ad? - it's an ad, somewhere on the page in small print, usually around the border should be written "ADVERTISEMENT". I've seen the ad you saw in my local paper before. It ranks right up there with the "Free Amish Fireplace" (which I find really funny with the pictures of Amish people since they do not like having their picture taken) and the "Free gold proof set from the Federal Reserve". - does the product work? Yes, but there are other alternatives you can buy locally and not have to wait for it to be shipped http://www.bestbuy.c...tenna&cp=1&lp=2 http://www.walmart.c...ntenna/20977395 http://www.radioshac...ilterValue=HDTV - what's so great about Clear Cast? it includes suction cups so you can attach it to a window - how many channels can one expect to pick up over the air (OTA)? currently I'm living between two TV markets, one I get 18 channels, the other I get 7. Your reception may vary. UConn Jim can help provide links and sites if you want to look more into going cable free. I did it over a year ago and an happy with it. - but it was made by a NASA Scientist so were these inventions - GPS, Satellite Radio, DirecTV, LEDs, Hang gliders, cordless tools. These are all listed on their Hall Of Fame website. All this guy did was come up with a different form factor for the antenna. your welcome Honestly, after waiting for a couple of hours on hold and talking to a rep I came to much the same conclusion, thanks for the recap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Oh, holy !@#$ing Christ. Everyone, please remember to spay or neuter your pets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Duck Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 Oh, holy !@#$ing Christ. Everyone, please remember to spay or neuter your pets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 The converter box for my non cable TV has died. Would buying this allow me to get local channels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Duck Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 The converter box for my non cable TV has died. Would buying this allow me to get local channels? Just Jack referenced a link to an online site earlier in the thread CGF, maybe the info you are looking for is on the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bufcomments Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Lordy I remember those. CITY tv out of Toronto if I remember correctly..late night on Saturday. aww the good ole days dont forget about Hockey Night in Canada, Second City also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 The converter box for my non cable TV has died. Would buying this allow me to get local channels? No, you need to either buy a new converter, or a new TV with a digital tuner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Duck Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 Just ask Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 No, you need to either buy a new converter, or a new TV with a digital tuner. DANG and THANKS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Just ask Jack That should be pinned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Duck Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 That should be pinned. Jeeves ain't got nothing on Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICanSleepWhenI'mDead Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Just ask Jack Well sure, but for those who don't know Jack, there's a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Well sure, but for those who don't know Jack, there's a problem. He's been asked to leave... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 He's been asked to leave... Yea, I'll hit the road and go..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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