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| a mess is on the way On February 17, 2009 this over the air dtv thing is just going to be one big ugly mess. Millions of people will loose their access to free tv. Millions will not understand what has happened. There will be lots of mad tv viewers. This dtv transition is an earthquake in the making. | |
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aaronwt
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join:2004-11-07
Woodbridge, VA
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| Re: a mess is on the way said by tv :
On February 17, 2009 this over the air dtv thing is just going to be one big ugly mess. Millions of people will loose their access to free tv. Millions will not understand what has happened. There will be lots of mad tv viewers. This dtv transition is an earthquake in the making.
If it affects millions of people, then those people aren't actually watching TV. I can't even watch a Tv show without being constantly reminded about the digital transisition from every channel flashing reminders on the screen during programming.
It is extremely annoying. I was ready for the change back in 2001. I just want it to be done with since I'm sick of hearing about it all the time. | |
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@windstream.net | Re: a mess is on the way The news media has went overboard with the constant dtv reminders. In a few weeks it should all be over. | |
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join:2001-10-02
Columbus, OH
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| said by aaronwt :said by tv :
On February 17, 2009 this over the air dtv thing is just going to be one big ugly mess. Millions of people will loose their access to free tv. Millions will not understand what has happened. There will be lots of mad tv viewers. This dtv transition is an earthquake in the making.
If it affects millions of people, then those people aren't actually watching TV. I can't even watch a Tv show without being constantly reminded about the digital transisition from every channel flashing reminders on the screen during programming. It is extremely annoying. I was ready for the change back in 2001. I just want it to be done with since I'm sick of hearing about it all the time. They've been watching. They've been told that with this magic box they'll keep receiving TV. They haven't been told that what is a perfectly watchable analog signal is not a good enough signal for this magic box to work. I'm in the situation where I can get a good analog signal, but maybe 1 or 2 digital channels if I'm lucky (they come and go).
Also keep in mind that the majority of the population aren't as picky about picture quality as we are - VHS was fine for them, and they don't mind a little show and ghosting. | |
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join:2008-09-03
Olmsted Falls, OH
clubs:
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| Yikes. Why not just send out a letter to ever home and give them information on how to obtain a coupon. I'd be willing to bet that most people who watch TV, don't use rabbit ears anymore. Maybe the government should focus on necessities.
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South Bend, IN
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1 edit | Bad qualifications This is why the coupons should have been reduced in vale or even restricted to households that made over a certain income level. | |
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CylonRed
Premium,MVM
join:2000-07-06
Bloom County
| Govt should know what coupons were not redeemed... They can then reissue those unused coupons (including expired ones). For people who did not get there's yet - well to bad. Our local stations have been running crawlers since the beginning of last year - unless you live under a rock there s no real excuse not to know. But then - if you live under a rock - you probably do not need a converter box.
NO bailout - none is needed.
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Don't Blame Me I Voted For Bill and Opus
join:2001-06-20
Cheyenne, WY
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| Re: Govt should know what coupons were not redeemed... I got a couple of the coupon but I decided why fork over money for something I will never use. I have been on dish Network for years I have all of the local channels, that I don't watch, so what do I need a conversion box for. I might set up a TV on a antenna to watch the analog signal go away.
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Hall
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join:2000-04-28
Dayton, OH
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| Re: Govt should know what coupons were not redeemed... said by Transmaster :...why fork over money for something I will never use. I have been on dish Network for years I have all of the local channels, that I don't watch, so what do I need a conversion box for. I don't think it's a bad idea to have one available if really needed. What if something happens with Dish's uplink between your local stations and them ? In the past, you'd simply dig out an antenna and watch the analog channel(s). In two months, that won't be an option (with an older TV).
In our house, we have (2) TVs and (1) Dish receiver. Their receivers, especially the DVRs, do die. I'm not saying people will "die" without having television, but there's times you may want some channels available, even if it's just the local ones for news. | |
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jhacker
join:2001-12-11
Peoria, IL
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| Re: Govt should know what coupons were not redeemed... said by Hall :said by Transmaster :...why fork over money for something I will never use. I have been on dish Network for years I have all of the local channels, that I don't watch, so what do I need a conversion box for. I don't think it's a bad idea to have one available if really needed. What if something happens with Dish's uplink between your local stations and them ? In the past, you'd simply dig out an antenna and watch the analog channel(s). In two months, that won't be an option (with an older TV). You have some good points. We have cable TV, but recently our line got knocked down due to an ice storm. TV, landline and internet was down for 3 days. It's a good thing we had that digital converter. Not only would we have gone nuts, we would have also missed important weather bulletins. | |
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CylonRed
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join:2000-07-06
Bloom County | Re: Govt should know what coupons were not redeemed... I understand all that but no bailout is needed. If people hose it up because they waited to long then that is their problem - not the govts. | |
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caesarv
join:1999-08-02
Santa Rosa, CA
| Re: Govt should know what coupons were not redeemed... Why do the coupons expire before the transition date? Who came up with this idea and what was the reasoning?
I think that (starting in about 2 weeks) all local stations in a given area should get together and, at some agreed upon time, shut down ALL analog signals for a half hour. As Feb 17th gets closer, do this for 1-2 hours on another day. Keep increasing the duration (no more than 2 hrs) and occurrences. (or just broadcast a fixed message explaining things instead of a complete shut-down.) This will get everyone's attention! | |
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CylonRed
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join:2000-07-06
Bloom County
1 edit | Re: Govt should know what coupons were not redeemed... I believe a city in NC is all digital or they had a huge test and were the first ones to do said test. May have been an all day test to boot.
Actually - they have been digital since Sept 2008: »https://www.dtv2009.gov/Wilmington.aspx
So tests ARE proceeding in other markets as well... | |
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Hall
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Dayton, OH | Re: Govt should know what coupons were not redeemed... I believe Hawaii is all-digital now too. | |
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fireflier
Coffee. . .Need Coffee
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join:2001-05-25
Limbo
·Skype
| Prediction I'm going to go ahead and predict what the "theme" for 2009 will be (as announced during this coming December looking back at the past year). . .
BAILOUT.
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Premium
join:2000-11-17
Ann Arbor, MI
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| already out of money Just applied for my coupon and got the following error message:
said by »www.dtv2009.gov :
We have determined that you are eligible to participate in this program and your coupon application has been approved. However, because program funding is not currently available, you will not receive coupons unless more funding becomes available. If program funding becomes available you should receive your coupons in the mail.
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mrchris
We don't miss you Bush
Premium
join:2002-10-01
North Babylon, NY | Hey Sam Get bent, you took almost 1 billion from us last year...against our will for some scummy bailout for financial industries and loans for shitty car companies on the brink of failing. Enough is enough! | |
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caesarv
join:1999-08-02
Santa Rosa, CA | Re: Hey Sam I think you meant TRILLION! | |
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| US Govt Lame use of money. With all the problems in the economy wtf did the US Government promise to 'pay' households to switch to digital. Hell if you want to own a TV and service changes, I'm sure that those affording a TV can afford a little to transition.
Why spend butt-loads of money that they DON'T have or can even spare so couch potatoes can enjoy themselves without lifting a finger. SERIOUSLY... this country's misuse of funds boggles my mind! | |
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