I use a HDHomeRun device for OTA TV watching on wireless devices. It also connects to my MythTV server to record for later playback.
https://www.hdhomerun.com/
https://www.hdhomerun.com/
I have given up on my original question, so ask away.Owie! The onD uses an HDMI cable. That won't fit my antique CRT tv.
Must have something that goes into an antenna hole or the (3) RCA connectors.
I'd say, "Got any suggestions?" but that would be hijacking the thread.
The Roku receives wi-fi and outputs hdmi. There is a Roku app for SimpleTV. I also will need a hard drive to attach to the SimpleTV box for DVR use. At least, I think I understand it. Oh, and I think a high gain directional wi-fi antenna on one or both ends will overcome the 100 yards.Makes sense to me. Bridging your 100yd gap limits the options. I haven't seen any commercial product claiming the range you need.
I don't know about the Roku. You don't need it for OTA content?
Yeah, and I can't think of an alternative to that, other than a hunk of cable. You know, laying cable isn't all that hard.... I think a high gain directional wi-fi antenna on one or both ends will overcome the 100 yards.
The best spot for the tower is on the other side of the road from the house. If I put the tower on the same side of the road as the house, I might could string the cable overhead. I would have to put it on the utility poles that are on my property. I would never get permission, but maybe I try it, and ask forgiveness if necessary. Something to think about on my upcoming road trip.Yeah, and I can't think of an alternative to that, other than a hunk of cable. You know, laying cable isn't all that hard.
There are cable-only solutions that don't work with a crap. The boxes are ok. This one has high ratings but $39....Owie! The onD uses an HDMI cable. That won't fit my antique CRT tv.
Must have something that goes into an antenna hole or the (3) RCA connectors.
I'd say, "Got any suggestions?" but that would be hijacking the thread.
I have seen holes under sidewalks done with water and a PVC pipe, but I don't have water at the location where I own both sides of the road.I've seen them drill holes under a road to lay cable without bothering the pavement. It's amazingly easy with the right equipment, but of course that is the crux.
Composite is standard def.There are cable-only solutions that don't work with a crap. The boxes are ok. This one has high ratings but $39....
http://www.amazon.com/enKo-products-Composite-Converter-Input/dp/B00I482L2K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1426176411&sr=8-2&keywords=hdmi adapter to composite
NOTE the review (They are not two-direction boxes - people want Composite to HDMI and the boxes look the same so order the correct one):
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#12 said he had an old Tube TV with RCA jacks - no HD there!Composite is standard def.
Sorry, I missed that.#12 said he had an old Tube TV with RCA jacks - no HD there!
#12's request for info was a partial hijack of the thread but done with Tracecom's permission.
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