Kill your cable bill, learn how to get Over-The-Air HDTV Free

I can' t recommend it enough, kill your Cable/Satellite system and switch to Over-The-Air HD (OTA). but getting a good reception isn't always easy. Luckily there is help. The AntennaWeb site can help find the receiver that will net the most channels at your address.

From LifeHacker:

The free-to-use site only requires your street address or ZIP code and asks whether you've got any tall buildings or trees nearby. Based on your location (which it sometimes details down to the street level), it lays out how far each local broadcaster is from your house, what channel and signal type they're offering, and what kind of antenna will net you the best reception for the most digital channels. You can even get a map showing which direction each station will come to your house from, for those who need to point a directional unit (or plan to stick with a strategically-placed indoor antenna).

AntennaWeb leaves the purchasing of your outdoor model to your own preference and Google abilities, but the site does explain the whys and hows of antennas pretty decently for those who haven't worked at a RadioShack. Confused in a more general sense about the Feb. 17 transition and what it means? Try the official DTV 2009 site.

I use a TivoHD with my OTA digital reception, and between the Netflix streaming service and the hundreds of hours of HD programming, I rarely feel the need for cable. It makes a lot of sense in the new economy!