What you can watch with free-to-air TV in your area

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What's available in your area?

However, before you call your cable company, do your due diligence. Make sure you fall within 97 percent and check that the signal is strong enough if you use an indoor antenna. If not, you may need to put one on the ceiling.

Use these three sites to verify:

• Federal Communications Commission: The FCC provides a free tool on its website. Simply enter your zip code and it will show you which channels are available and at what strength.
• Web Antenna: This site uses a color coding system. Again, enter your zip code and it will show you which channels are strongest and which direction you need to point your antenna.
• TV Fool: TV Fool offers a very similar service, but also allows you to enter the height of your antenna (if known). Height can significantly affect the quality of signal you can enjoy.

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