Submitted by GreenWhale21 t3_ztegmf in rva
Where can I watch/stream live local news if I don’t have cable? Is NBC 12 the best coverage or would you suggest a different outlet?
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GreenWhale21 OP t1_j1d71xc wrote
Ok where do you watch it?
dreww4546 t1_j1d7he2 wrote
If you have a tv, you can get a digital antenna for around $30 and pick up about 30 channels
skeevy-stevie t1_j1d7lb8 wrote
Directv Now, aka, cable.
Melodic_Apple_9504 t1_j1d7r3r wrote
You can download the NBC 12 app and follow the weather that way
jodyhighrola t1_j1da0hy wrote
This is the way. They make antennas super discreet looking now too. Just make sure to get an amplified one.
badkilly t1_j1dav9e wrote
I go to the NBC 12 site and Watch Live when we have a tornado warning.
PercyDovetonsils t1_j1dfj3g wrote
NBC 12 would be my choice. If you want other options though:
SonicBoris t1_j1dujya wrote
$30? I got one for $10 at CVS years ago that does the same thing.
StayPuftMrshmalloMan t1_j1dutf5 wrote
I watch the local news using OTA. Bought a $30 antennae I adhered to a window pane
GreenWhale21 OP t1_j1e1l03 wrote
Ok thanks, I’ve literally never used an antenna so I didn’t think of it! I’ll look for one
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eightbitagent t1_j1eg74y wrote
The antenna needs to be on the wall facing the towers. You can look up their location online
foxypucc11 t1_j1eg9hu wrote
If you have paramount plus you can live stream entire local 6 channel. Like its one of their features. Unfortunately peacock does not do this for nbc
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eightbitagent t1_j1ehngk wrote
Weird, I can’t speak to that. I bet there’s an ota sub that might have guidance
DefaultSubsAreTerrib t1_j1f8psg wrote
Related question: I really like talk radio that discusses local politics. Back in NY I would listen to the Brian Lehrer show, but I haven't found anything comparable for Richmond. Does anyone have suggestions?
RulerOfTheRest t1_j1fg3fe wrote
As many others here have said, you can get most of the local channels with a cheap antenna. I went a little overkill, and installed a 7-foot antenna in my attic with a rotator. I can punch in the degree of a transmitter for the station I'm interested in and it'll move the antenna so that it points to it, and with a booster I can pick up channels from NoVA, Charlottsville, Virginia Beach, and parts of North Carolina, but these are the outliers and if the atmospheric conditions aren't right, it comes in and out, which can be quite annoying...
...but yes, a cheap antenna should do you well for the local channels.
GreenWhale21 OP t1_j1fjmdz wrote
If you download the NPR One app, you can listen to all of their stuff, as well as 25 minute excerpts of the Brian Lehrer show. Also, 88.9 VPN is the local npr channel here on the radio.
DefaultSubsAreTerrib t1_j1fl49k wrote
Thank you. Access isn't the problem. I can listen to full episodes of Brian Lehrer on wnyc.org.
I'm wondering if there is an analogous show down here and if so what is it called?
Zestyclose_Feed6721 t1_j1icy4d wrote
If you want to pick up NBC12 consistently, make sure to get a YHF/VHF antenna (it will have rabbit ears). NBC 12 reception is spotty with the flat antennas.
skeevy-stevie t1_j1d6ywn wrote
NBC 12 is all I watch. Weather people are good.