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Remember TV antennas? Well, they still exist! Get a digital TV antenna and you'll be able to watch local TV stations for free, all without paying a dime to a cable TV company.

We've talked about cutting the cord by relying on Internet services before, but this is yet another way to cut that TV bill. If you have parents who barely watch TV, this would make an awesome gift! Follow along as we run you through how to determine which local digital channels you can pick up from your home as well as different antenna types.

We'll even be installing a simple but effective antenna, the Winegard FlatWave Amplified Antenna, that's not only effective for most readers but also apartment-friendly for those of you that can't get on the roof to install larger aerial antennas.

Discover Your Local Channels and Their Signal Strength

In the US, the FCC offers a map that displays which DTV (digital TV) channels you'll be able to receive at different locations, as well as their relative signal strengths. Head to the FCC's DTV Reception Maps site and plug in the location you'll be using the antenna.

In my current location - Eugene, Oregon - I can receive CBS, ABC, PBS, Fox, and NBC. All I'd need is the appropriate antenna setup, and I could watch them for free.

Depending on the different signal strengths, you may need different types of antennas to watch these channels. If you're in an area with good strong signals, a "simple indoor antenna" should be good enough. WIth moderate signals, a "high quality indoor antenna", like the one we installed, or an outdoor antenna will be necessary. For week signals, you'll definitely need an outdoor antenna. The FCC's website has more details on the types of antennas you'll need in different situations. Consult the FCC's website if you want more information about antenna technology - it's extremely informative.

Cutting the Cord: Can Buying Episodes and Watching TV Online Be Cheaper Than Cable?

The good news is that, to receive strong signals, you don't need to set up anything fancy outdoors. You just need to buy a basic antenna and plug it into your TV indoors.

You actually don't need any special antennas for this. If you already have old antennas - for example, if you or your parents live in a house with an old antenna on the roof - you can connect that antenna to your TV and get those modern digital signals. You may not have to buy or install anything - just run a cable!

What You'll Need to Buy

You'll need to buy an antenna designed for receiving these TV stations. Different antennas are available depending on the distance you are from your local TV antennas. The most popular antenna on Amazon is an antenna with a 35-mile range, currently selling for $28. This antenna is an unamplified version of the antenna we installed. It's definitely worth picking up a more powerful 50-mile and 60-mile antennas, however, as the amplification helps with nearby signals too. The worse your signal strength, the more powerful an antenna you'll need.

The flat antennas are paper thin and easy to conceal on the back of the television or on your window. In the photo below we've draped the antenna over the front of the television set just to show you how incredibly thin it really is (normally we have it mounted on the wall behind the television set with the included 3M-adhesive clips). With proper placement you'll never even notice your flat antenna after installation.