Dig out your antenna! It seems the over-the-air signal has been given an improvement. New TVs will have the tuner built in already, older TVs are out of luck unless they buy an external tuner.

I just happened to buy a compatible TV a few weeks ago, so I'll let you know what the deal is.

FAQ: https://www.watchnextgentv.com/faqs/

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TightBoysenberry_ t1_j5yg3b3 wrote on January 26, 2023 at 1:04 PM

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what is the programming though?

re-runs of 80s sitcoms?

[deleted] t1_j5yhgyz wrote on January 26, 2023 at 1:16 PM

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UltravioletClearance t1_j5yook9 wrote on January 26, 2023 at 2:13 PM

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Are any Boston area stations actually using any of these features?

wobwobwob42 OP t1_j5ypfxo wrote on January 26, 2023 at 2:19 PM

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Replying to UltravioletClearance (#1,505,662)

Channel 5 says they are, starting today.

PBS should already be broadcasting the signal.

That's the only two that I know of at the moment. After my lunch meetings I'm going to connect my antenna and see what the deal is.

wobwobwob42 OP t1_j5ypmoj wrote on January 26, 2023 at 2:20 PM

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Replying to TightBoysenberry_ (#1,504,463)

At the moment that seems to be the case. Personally doesn't seem to be a whole lot different than the current HD over the air signal. There are supposed to be some interactive features but I don't think anybody has utilized them yet.

I will reserve judgment until I connect my antenna and I will give an update later.

Jackamalio626 t1_j61579y wrote on January 26, 2023 at 11:41 PM

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Replying to TightBoysenberry_ (#1,504,463)

hmmm... I do like 80s sitcoms...

irishgypsy1960 t1_j61rlhu wrote on January 27, 2023 at 2:25 AM

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Cool. Where can I get an antenna? I have internet and stream but don’t know how to on my tv so use an iPad. I’m old lol. I bought a roku I never opened over a year ago. I’d love to be able to watch something on my tv.

aoethrowaway t1_j62519r wrote on January 27, 2023 at 4:10 AM

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Replying to irishgypsy1960 (#1,520,066)

$10 on Amazon or at Best Buy

irishgypsy1960 t1_j62bipg wrote on January 27, 2023 at 5:09 AM

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Replying to aoethrowaway (#1,521,825)

Now that everyone is cutting off cable, advertisers must have pushed for this or why buy ads anymore. After a little research, apparently the tv broadcast antennas are not in the optimal direction. I live in a granite building with windows only on one side so not sure.