Where to stream games for free this season...

#52
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JCHateSteve said:
Yep, we use paramount+ for cbs. Antenna reception is a little sketchy for it here.
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Referring to regular TV reception, not specifically Vols games. If you haven't already, give the Channel Master Extremetenna a try. Now, when I got mine several years back, it was called something else with a simpler name. I got it via Amazon back then. I don't claim to guarantee your antenna issues will magically be resolved, I can share what me and wifey did. Well, mainly me as she is useless in tech stuff. We roof installed it. Married it with an RCA rotor. Channel Master has their own TV signal amplifier, we opted for the same specs Motorola. They're exactly the same. Finally, we got a HEAVY gauge insulated ground wire in case of a lightning strike. We got all our stuff except the rotor via Amazon. Depending on which way I point the antenna, I can pick up 33-36 channels, some as far away as 200+ miles. We're content with NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MeTV, Comet, PBS, CW. ION (never really watch it), GRIT, RADAR, and Charge. There are others, but as I said, we don't really watch most of the channels. Having ROKU, we have access to MANY free channels, movies via Netflix and Prime, and if we choose, Fandago (our RedBox substitute). Games? We pick and choose when and what we watch via other apps.

Issues with the OTA:
1. During local or storms 11 or so miles away, we experience pixelation on ABC, but rarely on other channels. No, I don't know why.
2. The ABC channels sometimes disappears and is replaced by channels like 46.X something or another. No, I don't know why.
3. Regarding #2 above, two things work for us. One, leave it alone, the channel(s) return on their own OR run the channel search, and it comes back.
I suspect something periodically blocks or scramble that channel's signal.

We still get DISH and DirecTV mail and email practically begging us to return as customers. No thanks, we good.
 
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#53
#53
Not sure about this season but whenever I’m not home or don’t have a provider I just watch the live stream on YouTube. It’s always on. Never had a problem, so give it a try and it’s always free!
 
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WoodsmanVol said:
Referring to regular TV reception, not specifically Vols games. If you haven't already, give the Channel Master Extremetenna a try. Now, when I got mine several years back, it was called something else with a simpler name. I got it via Amazon back then. I don't claim to guarantee your antenna issues will magically be resolved, I can share what me and wifey did. Well, mainly me as she is useless in tech stuff. We roof installed it. Married it with an RCA rotor. Channel Master has their own TV signal amplifier, we opted for the same specs Motorola. They're exactly the same. Finally, we got a HEAVY gauge insulated ground wire in case of a lightning strike. We got all our stuff except the rotor via Amazon. Depending on which way I point the antenna, I can pick up 33-36 channels, some as far away as 200+ miles. We're content with NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MeTV, Comet, PBS, CW. ION (never really watch it), GRIT, RADAR, and Charge. There are others, but as I said, we don't really watch most of the channels. Having ROKU, we have access to MANY free channels, movies via Netflix and Prime, and if we choose, Fandago (our RedBox substitute). Games? We pick and choose when and what we watch via other apps.

Issues with the OTA:
1. During local or storms 11 or so miles away, we experience pixelation on ABC, but rarely on other channels. No, I don't know why.
2. The ABC channels sometimes disappears and is replaced by channels like 46.X something or another. No, I don't know why.
3. Regarding #2 above, two things work for us. One, leave it alone, the channel(s) return on their own OR run the channel search, and it comes back.
I suspect something periodically blocks or scramble that channel's signal.

We still get DISH and DirecTV mail and email practically begging us to return as customers. No thanks, we good.
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I may have to try that. We have this one.


Were in Kingsport. It picks up ABC and Fox fine. There are a bunch of UHF type stations too. It will pick up CBS but it tends to pixilate and stall. NBC is just nowhere to found. For the moment i have Paramount+ for Star Trek anyway. So we have just been rolling with that. Mr's HateSteve doesn't much care for the idea of an external antenna. But it sounds like a fun project, if nothing else.
 
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Teezy said:
Not sure about this season but whenever I’m not home or don’t have a provider I just watch the live stream on YouTube. It’s always on. Never had a problem, so give it a try and it’s always free!
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Have you consistently found each game on YouTube?
 
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#56
HoopCreekVol said:
Have you consistently found each game on YouTube?
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Surprisingly yes. I would just cast it from my phone to my TV from YouTube. Hopefully this season the tradition continues!
Also, there’s even a little live chat with people talking sh*t so that’s a nice bonus if you’re into that kinda stuff 🤣
 
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JCHateSteve said:
I may have to try that. We have this one.


Were in Kingsport. It picks up ABC and Fox fine. There are a bunch of UHF type stations too. It will pick up CBS but it tends to pixilate and stall. NBC is just nowhere to found. For the moment i have Paramount+ for Star Trek anyway. So we have just been rolling with that. Mr's HateSteve doesn't much care for the idea of an external antenna. But it sounds like a fun project, if nothing else.
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Regarding outdoor OTAs, not indoor antenna. Some links that might be helpful regarding an OTA for your specific area. Some kinks are a bit repetitive, but worth the peek.

1. Free TV Channels by Zip Code
2. How NOT to Shop for an Over-the-Air TV Antenna
3. A Cord Cutter's Guide to Choosing the Right Antenna
4. HDTV Tower Finder | Support | Winegard Company

Suggestion: Though some people would swear an oath or the sacrifice of their children regarding the MOHU antenna, I advise staying away from it. It proved to be a POS for us, so I'd not suggest it for anybody. They claim to be in use by the USN, but 5 years ago, I saw an article stating they are made in China. I do know they were a grand waste of money for us. Here it is:

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DoFu sports app. Totally free. Screen mirror it to your big screen. Watched the Akron game on it. Has some buffering issues but when it is was free, I can’t complain.
 
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