hello all, quick question . .

Hubby is at the rental property, which we will probaly stay in til spring. . . there is a TV and the place has wireless internet .... but no cable or land line . .

How does one go about getting basic channels- am guessing they dont have terrsetrial types like the BBC, ITV we get over here when you plug in the tv . .any suggestions? is there a free view type thing we can get to keep us going til we get to a more permanent address.

or if we get cable is it linked to that address for a minimum time or can we take it with us??
thanks . . .

You probably can get terrestrial TV - but that will need an aerial, is there one on the property? Probably wouldn't want to pay for one to be fitted on a rental? Can probably pick up terrestrial TV from Seattle with a suitable aerial....

with rabbit ears you should get cbc(channel 2) global(8)A channel(17)cbc french(26) ctv(32) and M channel(42) plus cbc and ctv broadcast over the air high definition channels 2.1 and 32.1 respectively.
You might also be able to pick up some US stations inarticular KVOS Bellingham

ah ha- thanks - maybe a wire coat hanger???

Actually that would probably work because the signals are very strong beamed form Mnt Seymour.Better still spend 19.99 at Future Shop..RCA indoor antenna.

Try out all types of antennas from the cheapest to the most expensive.
I got very clear receptions on Kvos,Chek TV (from VI)and City TV.
A bit snowy CBC and Global TV
I got mine from London Drugs ,talked to the sales rep. about
my intention of trying out their antennas and got the ok to
bring them back in good condition within 14 days.So I bought
the most expensive and mid range from them.In the
end the mid range won with stereo sound.

That was 7 years ago and I am still enjoying free movies
from from Kvos and City TV.
Get a good quality cable that connects the tv to the antenna.
Also get a library card and you'll get alot of British series and movies
from all the libraries in Van.Burnaby too has good selection of DVDs.

You can check online, but as far as I know the account is with you so you can take it with you or change as necessary, but if there is no cable laid, you'd better check first with the landlord. Pretty unusual here though for there to be no outlet. How is he making out otherwise?

http://www.shaw.ca/en-ca/ProductsSer...le/default.htm

he is watching the sad selection of dvds he took with him on his MAc laptop and has worked out he can "rent" movies off I Tunes - also just generally getting things sorted and cycling lots to get to know area - not too bad!

have sent him link to this thread so he can try to sort ot the tv . . .

Where abouts are you in N Van cockernee? I used to live on W19th.

You earn that pint walking up to the Queens eh!

ps and where in London are you from Cockney? -I was born in Balham !

Born in the mile end hospital, moved around quite a bit, but most recently, Teddington. Cheam and Belmont. Been over here for nearly 20 years though!!

OOOh spooky - am in Cheam, but by Belmont now - used to work in the old greengrocers in Belmont when I was a teen and in the Belmont pub!!
My leaving drinks are in The Harrow in Cheam village on thurs!

<--- Wandsworth here.

Blimey Balham. Used to go to the St Anslems youth club on Fridays and the odd disco down Hamilton House in Balham.