Yes! We had what was (apparently) very crappy cable service, when we got our first high definition TVs several years ago I thought "what's the big deal? picture quality is about the same". Then we eliminated the service and went to antenna and streaming--finally saw true HD, very noticable difference.
We have a few stations within 10-15 miles and the rest are all in another city 50 miles away-I point the antenna at the city 50 miles away and close and far stations all come in great, see also some of the posts about signal finding apps.
Perhaps reading some of the responses previous to yours would be beneficial to you.
I also have this one. Amazon has it. I'm about 50 miles from the tower and it works great. I did have to mount it outside on a mast instead of in my 1 story house attic. And I have the channelmaster amp suggested previously.I've been using a Winegard HD7694P outdoor yagi antenna (mounted on a mast a few feet above the roof line. It is a combo UHF/VHF-high. All of the antenna sites, and Winegard themselves, rate this antenna for 45 miles. However, line of sight does wonderful things. The Phoenix stations all broadcast from a single mountain, and while they're spread out somewhat, from out here (68 miles distant) they appear as a single compass point. 68 miles, plus a clean line of sight with no obstructions, and a directional antenna, gives me a strong signal on every PHX station. I use no amplifiers at all.
This is what I did Recast box and Firesticks, and added Philo TV to it, wife records things and it fits the need, bought my own modem and router too. Internet goes down and still have local channels and any of her recorded content, been reliable so far. Went from internet, TV, and phone at $249 a month to ditching the landline, and TV and paying $75 a month ( inc. internet)for everything that we really watch. In the spring I'll see if the Recast box will work in the travel trailer for rainy days.
Check the channels available in your area (distance and band). I installed channelmaster equipment (antennas, combiner, amp, splitters and DVR). They have a decent web site to guide your selection. I get the range they claim reliably, and usually get some channels that are a bit farther.
I’ve had the recast for about 2 years now, mine has never been able to work without internet. I know it’s supposed to work without internet, but it never worked for me.
OTA TV signal is still compressed. It's less compressed than cable or streaming so it's nicer but it's still compressed.
I've disconnected mine and moved it around, as long as it's in range of the router it works with no internet.
I didn't get very good reception from my attic, wood and shingle roof. My best location, other than outside, was in a window. I'm in south Florida, totally flat.
The guide alone was worth the price of the Firetv Recast box, being able to record network shows was a bonus. And like you mentioned, you only need one antenna as long as you have Fire sticks for each tv.
I may have to try one of those.
When I was looking, it was the best bang for the buck.
Does that 1st. one go on a roof?
What the heck Is a recast box?
They are ok, not the best. I have the quad one mount on the roof, lower profile look than the fishbone antenna . ok performance, but I am in the city area so.... BJs have it cheaper if you are looking to buy one of those... the fishbone type is always the best for me.