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In this case, you depend exclusively on paid TV today, such as cable (like COX or Comcast) or satellite (like DirecTV or Dish Network). But, you'd like to setup an antenna to start getting Good News TV and many other FREE digital TV channels. You will still be able to watch your cable or satellite TV when you are finished following these steps, but you may decide in the future (as others have) to cancel your paid TV services and save that money. There is currently about 70 digital channels available in the Phoenix area, and more will be introduced in future months.
For your situation, you will need to install a TV antenna to receive Good News TV and the other FREE channels. You can use the old antenna you used before you started receiving cable or satellite TV, which you may still find mounted in your attic or on your roof. If you can't find it, then you will need to purchase a new one along with a few other parts.
Step #3: Purchase 3 or 4 items for this installation...
Older analog tube TV: If you have an older analog TV, then you'll need (a) an analog-to-digital converter; (b) an indoor or outdoor antenna; (c) an A/B antenna [RF] switch; and (d) two short and one long RG6 coaxial cables. The cost for converter boxes is approximately $50, antenna is $10 - $100 depending on your distance from where the local TV stations broadcast from, A/B switch is about $5 - $10, and the 3 RG6 coax cables are about $35 (2 shorter cables and 1 long enough to go from you TV to where ever you want to mount the antenna). You can purchase all of these items from most local electronics stores, and some hardware or department stores. Depending on whether you still have your old antenna and how far you are from where the local TV stations broadcast from in your area, the total cost for this equipment is going to be between about $100 - $200.
Newer digital flat screen TV: If you have a newer digital TV, then you'll need everything listed above for the older analog tube TV except you will not need the converter box and you will only need 1 of the 2 shorter coax cables (3-6 ft should work). Depending on whether you still have your old antenna and how far you are from where the local TV stations broadcast from in your area, the total cost for this equipment is going to be between about $50 - $150.
Step #4: Once you purchase these items above, you will need to follow the instructions to assemble them and then connect them together using the coaxial (coax) cables as follows...
If you have an older analog TV: (a) Connect the new long coax cable to your antenna on one end and the "Antenna In" on converter box on the other end; (b) Connect one end of the first new short coax cable to the "TV Out" on converter box and connect the other end to port A on your A/B switch; (c) Find the existing coax cable that goes between your "TV Out" on your cable or satellite receiver and your "Antenna In" on the back of your TV. Disconnect the end of this cable from the back of your TV; (d) Take the end of the coax cable that you just disconnected from the back of your TV and reconnect it to port B on A/B switch; and (d) Finally, connect one end of the second new short coax cable to the "TV Out" on the A/B switch and connect the other end to the "Antenna In" on your TV.
If you have a newer digital flat screen TV: (a) Check to see if your cable TV or satellite service is connected to your TV with a coax cable or an HDMI cable, and then follow the corresponding steps below...
If a coax cable is used, then: (b) Connect the new long cable to your antenna on one end and port A on the A/B switch on the other end; (c) Find the existing coax cable that goes between the "TV Out" on your cable or satellite receiver and the "Antenna In" on the back of your TV. Disconnect the end of this cable from the back of your TV; (d) Take the end of the coax cable that you just disconnected from the back of your TV and reconnect it to port B on the A/B switch; and (d) Finally, connect one end of the new short coax cable to the "TV Out" on the A/B switch and connect the other end to the "Antenna In" on your TV.
If an HDMI cable is used, then do the following... (b) Connect one end of the new long coax cable to your antenna and connect the other end to the "Antenna In" on your TV.
Step #5: If your existing cable or satellite TV service is connected using a coax cable, then you will need to switch your A/B switch to A to watch antenna channels and B to watch cable or satellite channels. If your existing cable or satellite TV service is connected using an HDMI cable, then you will need to change the INPUT or SOURCE setting on your TV to "Antenna" to watch antenna channels and "HDMI" to watch cable or satellite channels.
Step #6: Now that the cables are connected and your A/B switch or TV are set to watch antenna channels, aim your antenna in the direction of where the local TV stations are broadcasting from.*
Step #7: Turn your converter box and/or TV on. If you have an older analog TV, turn the TV and the switch on the back of the converter box to the same channel, either 3 or 4.
Step #8: Next, follow the instructions on your converter box or digital TV to scan/search for antenna channels.
Step #10: When the scan is complete, change the channels on your TV to our GNTV channel*. If our channel* shows up, then congratulations. You are now ready to start watching Good News TV!
Please feel free to CONTACT US if you need help. You can reach us at Good News TV by calling: 480-264-1116. You can also email us at info@mygoodnewstv.com.
IMPORTANT: When calling, please let us know if you are interested in being trained as a Good News TV volunteer to help other people through the same process you are currently experiencing. If we don't answer the phone, please leave us your contact information (preferrably phone and email address) and we will call you back at our earliest opportunity!
* GOOD NEWS TV CAN BE FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING CHANNELS BY POINTING YOUR ANTENNA IN THE DIRECTION INDICATED: Phoenix channel 22.1 from South Mountain at about Central Avenue, Prescott channel 32.1 from Mt Francis, Payson channel 38.1 from Diamond Point, Flagstaff channel 19.1 from Mt Elden, and Yuma channel 39.1 from Peanut Patch.
