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justjoe

@spemaus.net

Re: Hmm

Those are the 700mhz (range) blocks of spectrum going up for auction next year (2008) that incumbents, probably Google and others will bid on.

The white space spectrum is between existing terrestrial TV channels that will become digital by the 2009 date. At that time all terrestrial TV channels in the US will be digital and many will be HDTV but not all.

Anyone on cable is "on cable" and essentially not affected by the upgrade. Free terrestrial digital TV will be a big improvement.

If your TV has a digital tuner you will only need an antenna to receive the channels, otherwise you will need a converter box.

The converter boxes are already being manufactured by RCA and some others. Coupons will be available starting in 2008.

»www.tvpredictions.com/rcaconverter031307.htm

Quote article - "The U.S. Commerce Department yesterday issued rules saying that every U.S. household can apply for two $40 coupons to purchase converter boxes to watch TV when the nation switches to Digital TV. The boxes are expected to cost between $50 and $75."
permalink · 2007-09-11 15:13:30 · Print · Reply to this

insomniac84

join:2002-01-03
Schererville, IN

Re: Hmm

Damn that thing is huge. A lot of people are going to be quite upset if they have to use such a huge device to keep their tv working. Comcast in my area gave us this tiny box about the size of a portable hard drive. As far as I can tell it provides all the features of the huge digital boxes, we just don't have digital cable, but do get the free on demand content and the guide.
permalink · 2007-09-12 04:01:05 · Reply to this

steve_w

@theplanet.com

Re: Hmm

I couldn't find the exact dimensions, but there is more information about digital TV at this site.

Quote info - "This device, about the size of a cable box or smaller..."

»dtvfacts.com/digital-tv-converter-box/
permalink · 2007-09-12 23:38:57 · Reply to this
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