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Ian Pike Hammer
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Does anyone have it? Do they offer the BTN network app? I really need to ditch my cable!
Chickenlounge
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I don't, but my friend has 3 TVs on it. Uses YouTube TV and a couple other streaming platforms.
Also, BTN doesn't support their app anymore. They rolled it all into the Fox Sports app for BTN content. But of course you need a TV subscription to get it (YoutubeTV, Hulu LIve, etc. all count).
BTN+ just provides access to non-televised sports and other things like that.
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Ian Pike Hammer
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ok thanks, cable is bleeding me dry, but I rarely lose a signal!
Bearhawkeye
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YouTube is very good. Saving me $ every month.
EstronHawkKing
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I dumped my cable and got a Roku stick. No kidding, right as the Big 10 b-ball tourney was starting I was going to sign up for Youtube streaming, but when the virus came on full blast and ended all sports I did not sign up for it. I went to Best Buy and bought a high def over the air antenna. I get 36 high def channels through this antenna, and since there are no sports, I am just fine with it. I don't pay one penny for these 36 channels, it's over the air and free of charge!! I'm glad the NFL draft will be on ABC so I can watch it. When sports comes back, then I'll sign up for Youtube streaming to get ESPN, FOX Sports, Big 10 Network ect... The high def antenna cost me about $40 bucks and the signal is just fine.
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Ian Pike Hammer
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About how much r u spending/month? So I can get BTN on the Fox sports app? I gotta have BTN!!!!
GoHawks24
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I'm pretty sure that YouTubeTV is $50/month. You can do a 7-day free trial, too, I'm pretty sure. I've loved it. Very sports focused. The only sports channel I really miss is NFL Network.
HawkeyeDug
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Everything over the air is Hi-Def. Well, that isn't entirely true, some channels are still broadcast in SD. I should say you do not need a HD antenna to get HD channels. Any should work.
Chickenlounge
Well-Known Member
The only thing about an antenna is you have to watch live. No more DVR or on-demand (unless you build/buy your own DVR). I personally never watch shows live, because I can't commit to their schedule. I like to watch my shows later when the kids are in bed.
Also, @EstronHawkKing what are the 36 channels you get? I thought you could only get the network channels and PBS? AT least in Iowa City, that's all the FCC shows available to me, which is why I didn't bother with the antenna when I knew I'd need more than just ABC/NBC/CBS/FOX.
Also, @EstronHawkKing what are the 36 channels you get? I thought you could only get the network channels and PBS? AT least in Iowa City, that's all the FCC shows available to me, which is why I didn't bother with the antenna when I knew I'd need more than just ABC/NBC/CBS/FOX.
EstronHawkKing
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I get FOX, ABC (KCRG) NBC (KWWL) CBS (KGAN) and they all have spin off channels like 2.1, 2.2, 9.1, 9.2 - 9.6, 7.1, 7.2 ect....They have classic shows like Seinfeld, MASH, Last Man Standing, Big Bang Theory, Three's company, Alice and others. I get three PBS channels which has national news and good documentaries. I get Lauff which has According to Jim & Home Improvement and thy show movies that are comedies every now and then, they just had Planes Trains and Automobiles on. I also get one sports channel called STADIUM, not the greatest, but I like their Strong Man competitions. There are other channels as well, but I mostly watch what I just listed. I have found myself during this virus outbreak watching a lot of my Blu ray movies or surfing the net.
I'm not paying for Youtube streaming for sports when there is no sports. Not gonna watch replay of Big 10 basketball games or listen to Stephen A Smith scream at me through the tv. Even if MLB comes back on, I will wait for streaming for footbal season (if we have one) because FOX airs MLB games on the weekend and KCRG 9.1 and 9.2 will carry White Sox games.
Chickenlounge
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Ah yeah, forgot about the spinoff channels. I wouldn't necessarily need YouTubeTV right now either, but the wife likes to watch her trashy TV (real housewives, etc.). Plus, I don't want to deal with the hassle of cancelling and signing up again.
