Tailgate Question

[emmitt01]

I was in Albertson's doing the grocery shopping (I can be trained ) and noticed that they had 15" LCD tv's for $200. So I bought one. My idea is to play PS2 and watch the day's games on Saturdays during the season. Now, here's the question. How do I manage to get reception in the Fouts parking lot? Anybody with experience in cheap and reliable antennae, just the local channels?

[PHSCoach]

I was in Albertson's doing the grocery shopping (I can be trained  ) and noticed that they had 15" LCD tv's for $200.  So I bought one.  My idea is to play PS2 and watch the day's games on Saturdays during the season.  Now, here's the question.  How do I manage to get reception in the Fouts parking lot?  Anybody with experience in cheap and reliable antennae, just the local channels?

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The 3 main DFW plus about 4 maybe 6 UHF

[shutter]

I am sure you can pick up some kind of anttena at radio shack. For a little extra money find a buddy with sat TV and get a tripod and put the dish out there. You would have it all. Just a thought.

[Guest JohnDenver]

I would get a powered antenna and run it off an inverter in the car. It will pick up Dallas signals very nicely.

[KingDL1]

For those that buy a small HD TV with tuner the HD signal is perfect.

Edited August 17, 2006 by KingDL1

[bigrobdsp]

I would get a powered antenna and run it off an inverter in the car. It will pick up Dallas signals very nicely.

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the powerd antenas work really well. you can get them at radio shack or circuit city for about 20-30 bucks.

[SilverEagle]

I was in Albertson's doing the grocery shopping (I can be trained  ) and noticed that they had 15" LCD tv's for $200.  So I bought one.  My idea is to play PS2 and watch the day's games on Saturdays during the season.  Now, here's the question.  How do I manage to get reception in the Fouts parking lot?  Anybody with experience in cheap and reliable antennae, just the local channels?

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Really? Did your shopping list include a "15" LCD TV?

Geezz Emmitt, most people's "impulse buys" at grocery stores include such things as the latest chip/snack food and/or flavor of ice cream.

I bet your wife doesn't send you back to the store any time soon.

Edited August 17, 2006 by SilverEagle

[Eagle1855]

anyone know how well those work? From what I remember, Denton is like a black hole for TV reception which almost forced you to get cable.

[GreenTiger_OriginalAcct]

anyone know how well those work? From what I remember, Denton is like a black hole for TV reception which almost forced you to get cable.

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Cable is a black hole in Denton. DirectTV or Dish is the only way to go!

[EagleD]

Cable is a black hole in Denton.  DirectTV or Dish is the only way to go! 

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This would be my suggestion as well. Of course, your talking a bit more money but since your impulse buying...

BEAT THE HELL OUT OF TEXAS!!!!!!!!!!

GO MEAN GREEN !!!!!!!!

[Guest JohnDenver]

Antenna works well if you are right off 35. The signals travel well ... so with the powered antenna, there isn't a problem.

[Texas Stranger]

I used a "rabbit ears" for awhile in Denton (Gazebo) and received 2,4,5,8,11,12 (Sherman),13, and most of the UHF's. Did have to manipulate the thing quite a bit, though. 4 was the worst.

[Zeke]

When I was at The Gazebo (around 99-02) they provided basic cable with rent. Might have been due to bad TV reception.

[VideoEagle]

I bet your wife doesn't send you back to the store any time soon.

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Maybe that was his plan all along!

[Baby Arm!]

I was in Albertson's doing the grocery shopping (I can be trained  ) and noticed that they had 15" LCD tv's for $200.  So I bought one.  My idea is to play PS2 and watch the day's games on Saturdays during the season.  Now, here's the question.  How do I manage to get reception in the Fouts parking lot?  Anybody with experience in cheap and reliable antennae, just the local channels?

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I'll be using a DirecTV dish on a tripod. (with the expanded sports package)!!!!

FYI- I've already checked the schedule and on Sept 9th ESPN's CollegeGameDay comes on at 9:00am. I'm thinking I'll be watching Herbstret, Fowler, and Corso in the Fouts Field parking lot followed by a day's worth of games and tailgating!

Edited August 18, 2006 by Baby Arm!