DTV - Digital Television Services;

Over - The - Air, Broadcast Television Reception Information,
In-Home Technical Help For All Your TV & Home Entertainment Needs,
Video Camera and Home Video Equipment Shopping/Buying Help.

THOMAS VIDEO STUDIO promotes and supports FREE local broadcast digital television. FREE broadcast digital television also includes FREE HDTV programs, when and where available, with superior picture quality without a monthly bill. Whether you have a DTV ready television or an older analog TV, we will help you with the simple steps in receiving FREE DTV. Why pay for TV when you don’t have to?

Many areas within Eau Claire and the Greater Chippewa Valley can receive all five major networks; ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS, as well as additional Networks; The CW, My TV, 24/7 Weather, The Wisconsin Channel and Create TV, up to ten channels all for free, as of the time of the DTV transition in February 2009. Your geographical location will determine how many channels you can actually receive. In the months and years to come, each TV station in our area may add more free channels of programming as they are allowed to broadcast up to 5 individual channels per TV station!

If you are tired of the high cost of cable TV with all those unwanted channels and extra charges for HDTV channels, or have problems with service outages, we can help you to start enjoying FREE digital broadcast television.

DTV-Broadcast Television Assistance & Consultation:

  • Helping you select, install and program DTV converter boxes on your older TV sets.
  • Evaluating your TV reception options; indoor antenna or outdoor antenna choices.
  • Perform a complete site test of the available TV stations’ signals that you can receive; this includes a written report based upon your address and proximity to all the TV transmitters within range of your home, and offers a helpful GPS map of your neighborhood indicating the compass directions of all TV signals you can receive. This is a very helpful and inexpensive way to find out how many FREE TELEVISION CHANNELS you can actually receive today, before considering disconnecting your current TV service or before purchasing a new TV, antenna, or any other equipment.
  • Assistance with choosing and installing smaller, more powerful DTV rooftop antennas for maximum channels and reliable all-weather performance. Most homes which are not in low lying areas within range of all the available TV transmitters, can take advantage of the new Omni-Directional “Frisbee Antennas” or “Panel Antennas”. These are very small, discrete antennas that are not as unsightly as the old "catwisker" antennas used to be and are easy to install.

More FREE TV programming beyond local broadcast digital television:

  • Introduction to FREE WEB TV and connection of your home computer or Lap Top to your VGA/DVI/HDMI capable digital television. The world of television shows, old and new, at your finger tips any time you wish, all for FREE! (High speed internet service needed).

TVs, Video and Audio Equipment Installation, Connections and Operating Help:

  • If you would like some help installing and connecting any piece of home video or audio gear, let our 30 years of professional video and audio technical knowledge and experience assist you in installing and understanding your home entertainment equipment.

Our Service Rates for House Calls

  • $49.95 per hour. One hour minimum charge. Prompt, free estimates available.
  • Cables, connectors, adaptors and other parts that might be needed will be supplied and billed separately.
  • Service requests beyond 20 miles outside of Eau Claire will have a mileage charge.

Video Cameras, TVs and Home Video Equipment - Helpful Shopping Tips:

  • As a FREE SERVICE to our customers, we are always happy to share our nearly 30 years of experience in working with video equipment of all types, both consumer and professional, as well as the whole line of video recording gear.
  • We can help you to sort out all the confusion and sales hype about camcorders and recording formats, and help you to be a more informed shopper before buying that next camcorder, TV or video recording appliance.
  • The latest and greatest technologies in video cameras are almost always not the best buy. We can tell you about camcorders that are the best and easiest to work with, as well as caution you about the ones that are unreliable and problematic.
  • What are the differences between Plasma, LCD, DLP and projection TVs? Why knowing about the difference between a 60hz TV versus a 120hz TV can save you from a regrettable buying mistake. Especially if you enjoy sports.
  • Now that VCRs and VHS videotapes are no longer on store shelves, DVD recorders with or without DTV tuners, Digital Video Recorders (DVRs), and TiVo units are the next generation of television program recorders. We can help you sort through these and to better understand what makes the best sense for your needs.
  • THOMAS VIDEO STUDIO’s consumer electronics consulting services are provided absolutely free of charge! Because we do not sell video equipment, our family owned video services business is committed to helping our customers within our community to create better home videos. Together, we can preserve your family’s memories for generations to come!