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Hello again friends. Island cabin in Frazer / Smarts Bay area. We have used AT and T for many years and usually get decent cell coverage due to cell tower proximity, but as usual get buffering when the lake is busy. That being said, we burn a lot of data streaming tv through our hotspot and computer to a large computer monitor. I am considering buying a 32 inch smart tv, an antennae (not sure which networks would be available) and an Apple TV with storage. By doing this I think I should get local network broadcasts (may even be able to get a cheap portable DVR/ bring Apple tv downloaded from home with content to view non-streamed (no hot spot). Has anyone tried this scenario to save on data and perhaps reduce buffering from a low cell signal?

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Check out www.Starlink.com this should be a good solution for you, I've heard wait times are up to 6 months to get the hardware.

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It is pricey but you are paying for high speed, reliable internet assuming you can get a clear view of the sky (no tree branch or other obstructions). I have read mostly positive reviews but it comes down to what you are willing to do and/or pay for connectivity.

 

I did order the kit since Mrs. SkunkedAgain told me to, "...stop being a penny pincher and just do it already." I don't plan to stream as we don't have a tv at the lake, but will use it in order to work remotely so that we can be there more. I am fortunate to be in a position to do so.

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Agreed Skunked, I do the same at the lake. We too never allowed a tv at the cabin for many years, but as the kids aged (and didn't come up as much) we decided to start watching sports, etc. 

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I get it. There are definitely times that I feel conflicted, as I'm a sports junkie still holding onto my glory days. It does motivate me to spend a few dollars at The Landing when I feel that I have to watch something.

 

Either way, good luck finding something that works.

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On 3/2/2021 at 7:42 AM, PSU said:

am considering buying a 32 inch smart tv, an antennae (not sure which networks would be available)

We had a place in Soudan just down the hill from the underground mine.  I installed a decent antennae ($150) on a mast 15 feet high and we only get 3 television channels there (NBC is the only major network channel).  You may have a little better luck on the lake.

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Aren't there a bunch of antennas and repeaters on Gheen Hill?    So those on west end might get something from there.   

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I think the repeater for NBC / CBS and sub channels  is located west of Cook by hwy 73 & 1

ABC and sub channels are located in Hibbing, 

I had an antenna on my fish house and could pick up 13 channels, I could get FOX some days if I pointed the antenna towards Ely but I would loose all of the other stations.

 

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Jkrash is right. There’s a repeater for CBS, NBC and another channel 

that runs old TV shows and judge Judy type shows near Chisholm. A good antenna can pick them up in Frazer Bay Area.

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I am going to organize a fishing club among my son and his friends. Don't how long this will pass, but they seem enthusiastic. They have never tried fishing (typical teenagers - just sit in their chairs and play computer). 

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I've been in a fishing club with friends for the past decade. It is light-hearted and designed to get us all out fishing every other week during the summer. It is strictly catch-and-release. We all toss in $75 for the season, the commissioner gets a t-shirt made, and at the end of the season we have a banquet with steaks and cheap trophies for biggest fish and most points. Each week we visit a different lake and you get points for different types of species, bonuses for biggest fish of the night, biggest of the season for each species, etc. It's more of a having beers with friends club while fishing, but is a good time.

 

Find a way to make it fun for those kids and they'll love it. Have them trade fish pics on their phones, compete for bragging rights, etc. Good luck

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Does anyone have someone to recommend for mowing paths/lawn on an island (Frazer\Smarts Bay)?

 

I only have a DR Brush Mower system I am using right now (been through 2 old hand me down mowers (I'd love to get rid off, one is a John Deere).

 

Thanks for any insight

 

Andy 

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I am going to organize a fishing club among my son and his friends. Don't how long this will pass, but they seem enthusiastic. They have never tried fishing (typical teenagers - just sit in their chair and play computer). 

Astroworld hats are trendy right now, so I want to know all about them. Boat riding is my favorite time to wear the latest collection of hats.

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Astroworld hats are trendy right now, so I want to know all about them. Boat riding is my favorite time to wear the latest collection of hats.

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