TV Without Cable?

A.,
Good for you for getting out of debt. That's awesome! Are you a Dave Ramsey listener? As Dave says, "Debt is Normal, Be Weird!" Looks like you're on your way!

Yes, I believe you will need an antenna, but you can get one that goes in the attic instead of on the roof from Radio Shack. Depending on how old your TV's are, you may also need a converter box in Feb. 2009 when the signal goes digital. Radio Shack should be able to help you with that also. I don't know the cost of either one. I believe there is a website where you can get the converter box free, but I don't know the url. Sorry, I'm not much help. But I'm sure someone at Radio Shack will have all the info you need.

Good luck!
C.

If you decide to use an antenna (either outside or inside your home) be sure to test it before you turn off your cable service (ie. plug in the antenna and unplug the cable). My parents have an antenna inside their home and get horrible reception. Now they have to look at installing and exterior antenna on the roof. Some areas get poor tv reception.

We use our attena only and don't pay extra for cable. It makes life easier and it is much cheaper. We have a small antenna on top of our TV. It works okay.

There is commercials saying you will need to get a convertor box if you don't have a digital TV in 2/09. We got a coupon for $40 off the convertor box. I believe the one we got was $59 at Radio Shack. So, the $40 helped out a lot. You could do a search online for convertor boxes/coupons cards/discount off convertor boxes. We've already used our coupon card. Sorry, I don't have the address-email on where to go to get the coupon sent to you in the mail. Warning you do have an ex[piration date to use the coupon. You have to use it quickly and not wait to buy it later.

www.dtv.gov

we have just regular tv and love it. i refuse to pay for cable unless it means having zero tv otherwise.