Re: Where do I post a question about DTV and Antennas? in Cable & Satellite TV http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r21510269 en Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:15:14 EDT Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:15:14 EDT Re: Where do I post a question about DTV and Antennas? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21608852 Bink63 :
said by dbmaven See Profile :

Interesting.

The only issue I have is he completely misrepresents what's going on when he says:
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In fact, the FCC is mandating that all local stations switch over to High Definition Television by the end of 2008


** sigh ** :uhh: :huh: :uhh:

The Digital Transition of February 2009 DOES NOT EQUAL High Definition.
I've noticed quite a bit of online hyperbole regarding the digital transition.

I try to verify the info I post on my OTA DTV site with *at least* 2 sources before I add it to my content.

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GO Cubs GO!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21608852 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:05:19 EDT Re: Where do I post a question about DTV and Antennas? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21516173 eschamp :
said by Hall See Profile :

said by eschamp See Profile :

...but do I have to consider getting her a new indoor antenna? If so, what is recommended? She lives about 45 miles from Philadelphia.
An indoor antenna and she's trying to pick up Philly stations ? Does she currently pick up Philly's stations (analog) with an indoor antenna ? If so, I'm really impressed !
I checked with my wife: she definitely gets at least one Philly network station with her indoor antenna!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21516173 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:16:21 EDT Re: Where do I post a question about DTV and Antennas? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21515239 dbmaven : Interesting.

The only issue I have is he completely misrepresents what's going on when he says:
quote:
In fact, the FCC is mandating that all local stations switch over to High Definition Television by the end of 2008

** sigh ** :uhh: :huh: :uhh:

The Digital Transition of February 2009 DOES NOT EQUAL High Definition.
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Living in "an optimized state of temporary chaos"]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21515239 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:39:35 EDT Re: Where do I post a question about DTV and Antennas? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21514610 eschamp : Wow!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21514610 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:53:28 EDT Re: Where do I post a question about DTV and Antennas? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21514605 eschamp : I have no idea as I've never watched TV at her place.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21514605 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:53:07 EDT Re: Where do I post a question about DTV and Antennas? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21514114 KickMe : Try this:

»www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWQhlmJTMzw
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21514114 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:31:27 EDT Re: Where do I post a question about DTV and Antennas? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21513640 CylonRed : Try it with the original antenna first and see how it is.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21513640 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:54:54 EDT Re: Where do I post a question about DTV and Antennas? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21513586 Hall :
said by eschamp See Profile :

...but do I have to consider getting her a new indoor antenna? If so, what is recommended? She lives about 45 miles from Philadelphia.
An indoor antenna and she's trying to pick up Philly stations ? Does she currently pick up Philly's stations (analog) with an indoor antenna ? If so, I'm really impressed !]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21513586 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:33:58 EDT Re: Where do I post a question about DTV and Antennas? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21513576 Hall :
said by eschamp See Profile :

Really? I didn't find anything.
A search for "antenna" in this forum returns (540) results...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21513576 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:32:15 EDT Re: Where do I post a question about DTV and Antennas? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21513373 dvd536 :
said by Pacrat See Profile :

An upgrade might enhance reception, though.
Common misconception.
with digital its either "ALL or NOTHING" meaning if she has a channel that is "snowy but watchable" she most likely just won't get that channel(blank screen)
the upside is channels that do come in "fairly good" will look gorgeous.
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said by dbmaven See Profile :

This has been discussed pretty heavily in the Cable and Satellite TV forum.
I found a few threads about it there, so I'll move it there.
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goodbye dad]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21511720 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:55:49 EDT Re: Where do I post a question about DTV and Antennas? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21510397 eschamp : Thanks for the warning, but I won't be buying a new antenna -- assuming everything I've read is correct!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21510397 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:53:25 EDT Re: Where do I post a question about DTV and Antennas? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21510336 dgilbert : also, pay attention if you do buy the hyped up "digital" antennas. they are mostly UHF only. many stations in my area are on UHF for now, but Feb 17th will switch back to VHF for digital. this is going to make some folks mad when their new high dollar special antenna no longer picks up channel X!
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»www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/se···lun.html

Thanks for the inputs.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21510245 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:24:14 EDT Re: Where do I post a question about DTV and Antennas? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21509559 Pacrat : I did find this:

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Will I need a special antenna to receive DTV over-the-air?

In general, dependable reception of over-the-air digital TV programming will require the same type of signal reception equipment that currently works to provide good quality reception of analog TV programming. If you need a roof-top antenna to receive analog TV broadcasts, the same antenna generally will work to receive digital TV broadcasts. You should not have to purchase new antennas that are marketed as “digital ready” or “HD ready.”


here:»www.dtv.gov/consumercorner.html
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I have not heard, on any of the PSA spots on TV, that any kind of new antenna is req'd to use the digital converter boxes. An upgrade might enhance reception, though.
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An elderly acquaintance of my wife lives below the poverty line but has an old TV and rabbit ears. We're buying her a converter but do I have to consider getting her a new indoor antenna? If so, what is recommended? She lives about 45 miles from Philadelphia.

Where do I post this?

Thanks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21509144 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:08:52 EDT