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michaelhroe's avatar
michaelhroe
Channel Surfer
2 years ago

MeTv, Antenna TV and H&I TV

Why can't Roku get some good family TV stations like MeTV, Antenna TV and H&I Tv?  I know that it takes time to work out contracts, but i really wonder if anyone is working on it, since these channels are free on most Antennas.  The problem with that is that you can lose the channels with bad weather.  

Another problem is that when i look at an App like TUBI and others i may find a movie to watch listed as the third or fourth recommended but when i go to another tv to load it up it may be the thirdth or not even listed.  Why aren't they all in the same order in all Apps?

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  • AvsGunnar's avatar
    AvsGunnar
    Community Streaming Expert
    2 years ago

    michaelhroe 

    Although not free, both H&I and MeTV are available through FrndlyTV. (40 channels package) https://try.frndlytv.com/

    Didn't see any streaming services that carry AntennaTV though.

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    Many of the free channels/apps like Roku Channel, Tubi, Pluto, and Plex have a large selection of family programming/older shows in their respective LiveTV sections. (as well as the on-demand library).  If you are new to streaming, I think the more you explore the different free channels/apps, you will find "similar" content to those available on the OTA stations you mentioned above.

    Most of my viewing is through these free channels/apps and, of course, using an Antenna for the OTA.

      • Bismarck318's avatar
        Bismarck318
        Roku Guru
        2 years ago

        I'm not sure why OTA (over the air) diginets (as MeTV & others) can't be streamed on free apps as they are commercial driven.  I'm in a Remote area of my DMA which provides protection to Canada, plus I have blockage as the signals come in at a low angle & are blocked by a ridge, thus I have reception issues since we switched over to ATSC1 in 2009.  This has gotten progressively worse since Fedzilla sold off the tops of the bands in the last 2 incentive auctions to Cellco.  Band is entirely too crowded, no allocations in my area to move forward to ATSC3 signals which apparently are more robust.

        Free2View filled in that void, yet gone, guess I will not be watching commercials either, whether from WJLP or my local affiliate when the reception is poor which is quite often.

        Never had reception issues in the Analog (NTSC) days. 

        Note Comet is one diginet that is available.

         

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  • Smilincat2's avatar
    Smilincat2
    Newbie
    2 years ago

    You can get those channels free with an over the air antenna. The antenna connects directly to your TV, you do a channel search to program. That's it

    • schs1977's avatar
      schs1977
      Binge Watcher
      2 years ago

      OTA is not always an option.  I live in a very rugged terrain of hills and valleys. 

      • Pirateforty's avatar
        Pirateforty
        Newbie
        7 months ago

        I agree. I live in a rural location with trees and the terrain limiting my OTA reception to just 1 channel and 2 of its sub-channels (on a good day).
        So many times questions asked about how to receive certain OTA channels are immediately “brushed off” by saying to just install an antenna. I’m sure most of us know that’s the optimum way to get OTA channels, but not for a large number of people. 
        If there are good (legal) ways to pick up some of these channels…let us know. That’s all we are asking.  

    • Bismarck318's avatar
      Bismarck318
      Roku Guru
      2 years ago

      Smilincat2 In theory correct, but with a Roku/Fire (or any other smart TV) the tuner may be diminished.  Depends where you live & not all DMA's are served by all Diginets. 

      I found the tuners on newer TV's aren't as good as the some of the converter boxes.