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Re: Comcast BASIC Cable (no digital box) and Upcoming Digital TV said by Comcast Guy:said by JamesDax:said by number2 :
Our local news stations did a test where they turned off the analog station signal for 30 seconds. I was watching the broadcast on our old set that doesn't have a cable box or converter box connected just basic cable coming right off the wire.
Worked just fine.
How is that possible? How can a tv without a digital tuner recieve a digital signal? Because basic cable is received digitally by the cable company and re-sent to your home as analog. What he was receiving was not a digital signal. So then was that a legitimate test for that person? Or will he still be fine after 2/17? |
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Burlington, MA | The tests are really only useful for folks who receive their service over-the-air. Folks who receive their service from cable or satellite (1) aren't likely to be affected by 2/17; but more importantly (2) couldn't do anything about it if they are. |
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said by JamesDax:So then was that a legitimate test for that person? Or will he still be fine after 2/17? As of 2/17 if you pay for TV (cable/sat) you will be FINE. |
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