Tailgate Question

emmitt01 · August 17, 2006

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 · August 17, 2006

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 · August 17, 2006

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.

August 17, 2006

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

KingDL1 · August 17, 2006

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

Edited August 17, 2006 by KingDL1

bigrobdsp · August 17, 2006

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 · August 17, 2006

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 · August 17, 2006

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 · August 17, 2006

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 · August 17, 2006

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 !!!!!!!!

August 17, 2006

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 · August 17, 2006

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 · August 17, 2006

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

VideoEagle · August 17, 2006

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! · August 17, 2006

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!