Re: Oh for God's sake, let analog die already! in http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r21285436 en Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:18:05 EDT Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:18:05 EDT Re: Oh for God's sake, let analog die already! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21289037 vinnie97 : I'm sorry but digital transmission is inherently more susceptible to interference (multipath is a particular killer) and when the interference reaches a certain threshold, you're screwed. I'm in one of those situations. ABC regularly comes through intermittently and is negatively affected by even vehicles driving by. It's an untenable situation for more people than some of you realize. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21289037 Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:47:16 EDT Exactly what was suggested http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21287708 Sammer :
said by trparky See Profile :

Here's a compromise... keep the analog channels open but only broadcast a black screen with white text on it saying to get with the times.
I don't know if he meant a black screen with white text but Commissioner Copps suggested that this be for the analog stations to broadcast just a message about the digital conversion and a phone number to call should viewers need guidance. He also carefully avoided suggesting that any of the digital stations moves to channels now occupied by analogs be delayed.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21287708 Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:45:16 EDT Re: Oh for God's sake, let analog die already! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21286674 Kearnstd : considering TVs have had digital tuners for how many years now and you can get a coupon for a box if you dont have a semi modern TV. or you can get Dish/DTV/Cable as another solution. there is more then enough ways to not get snow next year.
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[65 Arcanist]Filan(High Elf) Zone: Broadband Reports]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21286674 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:51:56 EDT Re: Oh for God's sake, let analog die already! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21286532 John Galt :
said by Mactron See Profile :

For few days maybe. Then pull plug, move on, and get over it. ;)
I'm thinking for just one hour...

»www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C_gWy8ksnM


:p

And the result...

»www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wur16G_88VA&


;)
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A is A]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21286532 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:13:31 EDT Re: Oh for God's sake, let analog die already! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21286446 amigo_boy :
said by trparky See Profile :

Here's a compromise... keep the analog channels open but only broadcast a black screen with white text on it saying to get with the times.
Why not, every week leading up to the deadline, for 6 weeks, reduce the size of the broadcast picture, increasing the size of the always-on banner saying "n days until this broadcast ends. See www.whatever.gov for more info about the digital conversion."

Start with a 90% reduced picture, and end with 50%.

Mark]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21286446 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:51:34 EDT Re: Oh for God's sake, let analog die already! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21286009 trparky : Here's a compromise... keep the analog channels open but only broadcast a black screen with white text on it saying to get with the times.
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Tom]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21286009 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:18:57 EDT Re: Oh for God's sake, let analog die already! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21285844 BF69 : If the extention is only used to tell people they need a conveter box then fine. We don't need an extention for those that refuse to move with the times. You could extend until 2020 and there be some schmucks with a 20 year old TV that refuse to upgrade and expect analog to be broadcast for them.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21285844 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:48:41 EDT Re: Oh for God's sake, let analog die already! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21285557 Dogfather : No kidding. They'll figure it out when they can't watch a rerun of Matlock.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21285557 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:59:00 EDT Re: Oh for God's sake, let analog die already! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21285453 OverModded :
said by trparky See Profile :

Not another extension! The rest of the world is already in the 21st century yet we're lagging behind.

For God's sake, let analog die already!

I can't help the people who refuse to listen. It's those people that even if you were to put a sign in front of their face telling them of the impending transition they'd still not listen. Forget it, no amount of "more time" is going to help these people.
I agree. Do the switch on schedule. And when the clueless wonder where their TV went to, then let them call a relative to straighten them out.
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For few days maybe. Then pull plug, move on, and get over it. ;)
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If only the Verizon CSRs worked this well. ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21285436 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:35:12 EDT Oh for God's sake, let analog die already! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21285363 trparky : Not another extension! The rest of the world is already in the 21st century yet we're lagging behind.

For God's sake, let analog die already!

I can't help the people who refuse to listen. It's those people that even if you were to put a sign in front of their face telling them of the impending transition they'd still not listen. Forget it, no amount of "more time" is going to help these people.
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Tom]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21285363 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:20:34 EDT