It's so funny how OTA is so simple and practically free yet people can't see it

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Sep 2, 2015
11:16:06pm

fattycoug

It's so funny how OTA is so simple and practically free yet people can't see it

As an option.

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fattycoug

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Options to watch game on ABC after cutting the cord?

lesue11

9/2/15 9:44pm

Go to the gym and watch it there.

Cougar-Duck

9/2/15 9:45pm

If you had cable, sometimes you can still get local channels by keeping your TV

Random Walk

9/2/15 9:45pm

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Florwood

9/2/15 9:51pm

Very true. Its always a live signal.

RaggaeCoug

9/3/15 8:33am

Doesn't work any more. They're digitally encrypted. That's why you need a box

ChunkyBasty

9/3/15 10:32am

transistor radio

billyrust

9/2/15 9:50pm

statman agrees

cracka

9/2/15 9:57pm

No

Kerbouchard

9/2/15 9:52pm

Why not the digital antenna? That works pretty well on my TV.

jdub

9/2/15 9:54pm

This. Buy a $10 antenna and watch it free in HD

boorad

9/2/15 10:14pm

I've had no issues whatsoever with mine. Between that and SlingTV I have no

joelvandyne

9/2/15 11:45pm

Same here. I even have a tablo for dvr'ing the antenna

Jake72

9/3/15 7:36am

^^^THIS^^^ - you should be able to buy a D-Antenna and get local...

Jomo

9/3/15 12:43am

I get 45 channels and I live way south of towers. you'll be happy with it

Jake72

9/3/15 7:37am

Many places in Southern California have a very weak OTA signal

Tricky

9/3/15 10:30am

Should have had this conversation before you cut that chord

travelcoug

9/2/15 9:56pm

You probably get your locals already for free, but if not buy a cheap antenna

ray ray

9/2/15 10:26pm

I understand loose fitting pants and frozen peas are the best option

BYUFBDAD

9/2/15 10:32pm

My ham radio handle is "lurkingallnite112"

9/2/15 10:34pm

Your ham radio handle? Ham radio uses callsigns.

chem031

9/3/15 7:37am

The old-timers use callsigns but I'm in a

9/3/15 8:19am

Sounds like a modern approach where people get fined by the FCC.

chem031

9/3/15 9:05am

Apple TV will work. It has the WatchESPN app and since ESPN is owned by ABC

SingleStrapBackpack

9/2/15 10:49pm

I thought that generally the ABC games were not available on WatchESPN

BYUHawk

9/3/15 12:40am

It's scheduled to be on ESPN3 at the same time.

CougMandoo

9/3/15 6:39am

Yes, that is true about the cable subscription of course

SingleStrapBackpack

9/3/15 8:36am

You get accessto watch espn if you subscribe to slingTV - first 7 days are free

bashonda

9/3/15 10:45am

It's so funny how OTA is so simple and practically free yet people can't see it

fattycoug

9/2/15 11:16pm

That's how I'm watching it-I'm bringing my tv to work and using my digital

ByuImaginesDragons

9/3/15 1:24am

some people don't get a signal where they live.

IndependentGeorge

9/3/15 3:00am

No, but the way and amount of times this question is asked shows that people

fattycoug

9/3/15 10:34am

If you live in an area w/out OTA I would guess you don't have good internet too

doctorthunderpants

9/3/15 12:36pm

Ustvnow.com

8man

9/2/15 11:42pm

RE: Options to watch game on ABC after cutting the cord?

LVCougarFan

9/3/15 2:13am

looks like it is on ESPN3, so if you have internet service you might have it

Scooter

9/3/15 5:30am

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DaCougEye

9/3/15 5:50am

These posts make me sad

byutx

9/3/15 5:50am

You could line up your free trial of Sling TV, get all Disney owned networks for

gww687

9/3/15 9:14am

Interesting - even ABC?

Tricky

9/3/15 10:35am

Had sling. Don't think ABC is an option, but WatchESPN should work.

Michicoug

9/3/15 11:28am

^^ he is correct, thought ABC was on there, it is not. But I do believe you

gww687

9/3/15 12:55pm

How can you be a sports fan and not have TV?

imfear2000

9/3/15 12:30pm

Can you be a hard-core BYU fan but not be a "sports fan"?

9/3/15 1:41pm

Hmm, to each his own I guess.

imfear2000

9/3/15 2:42pm

RE: Hmm, to each his own I guess.

9/3/15 4:03pm

I just use my HD Antenna.

ovalY

9/3/15 1:04pm

These posts make me laugh

Ham

9/3/15 2:49pm

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