If you're thinking about cutting the cord and using an HD TV antenna instead, you don't have to break the bank for a good one.
Consumer Reports tested ten indoor antennas and discovered two things. Antennas placed near a window work best and where you live also matters.
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"If you live in a very mountainous area or live in a city and there are a lot of buildings that obstruct the signal, then you may have a tougher time than somebody who is in a plain or in a neighborhood where there aren't a lot of tall buildings," said Jim Willcox, a Consumer Reports Tech Editor.
If you're having trouble getting good reception, Consumer Reports recommends placing the antenna high or in an upstairs room or attic.
Try a few different locations and rescan to see where you get the most channels.
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Keep in mind, you may have to try other models to find the best one for where you live. The models Consumer Reports tested range in price from $8 - $80.
Finding where the nearest TV transmitter is may also help you get more free channels.
Check the FCC's reception map for transmitters on its site.