[BC] Basic TV (only one CBC station is enough) without cable? in Shaw http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r22587653 en Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:04:20 EDT Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:04:20 EDT Re: [BC] Basic TV (only one CBC station is enough) without cable http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22637837 tlhIngan : Duty only if you ship via crappy carriers like UPS... otherwise it's $5 via the mail. Unfortunately, a lot of people use UPS... but I'll save the UPS-gouging for another day.

Then again, if you're going to make a trip across the border, it may be well worth it. One model versus the dozen or so available across the border.

Plus, there are more models that are pricier but with nicer features (not as plentiful, since they don't qualify for the $40 rebates). Features such as component outputs, digital audio outputs, etc. But hey, it beats buying a new TV. Also, there's better antenna choices across the border, including some powerful signal pullers.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22637837 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:09:39 EDT Re: [BC] Basic TV (only one CBC station is enough) without cable http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22634321 Xtort :
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Though, you may want to try going to the US and picking one up there - they may be a fair bit cheaper than $80 Canadian... $50 US I've seen them, or $60 Canadian. There's also wider selection there.


Sadly you'll get nailed on duty and shipping fees, so it wouldn't be beneficial to obtain one from the U.S.
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Asus P5Q-E / Q9450 @ 3.6 / 4GB OCZ Reaper HPC 8500 / XFX 9800 GX2 / Vista Ultimate x64 SP1]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22634321 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:34:16 EDT Re: [BC] Basic TV (only one CBC station is enough) without cable http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22606783 tlhIngan : You should be able to find a "Digital Converter Box" (that's their name) at places like Future Shop, Best Buy, The Source, etc.

Here's one at Future Shop ( »www.futureshop.ca/catalog/prodde···id=10012 - if the link doesn't work, search for webid 10118281 ).

Though, you may want to try going to the US and picking one up there - they may be a fair bit cheaper than $80 Canadian... $50 US I've seen them, or $60 Canadian. There's also wider selection there.

This will let you get stuff like KVOS 12 and others. A good outdoor antenna (Probably from the US) will pull in a ton of US channels.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22606783 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:40:16 EDT Re: [BC] Basic TV (only one CBC station is enough) without cable http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22606706 dbarron : Canadian channels I get in downtown Vancouver:
2 - CBUT analog - CBC English
6 - CHEK analog - E
8 - CHAN analog - Global
10 - CKVU analog - CITY
17 - CIVI analog - A
22.1 - CHAN digital - Global
26 - CBUF analog - CBC French
32 - CIVT analog - CTV
33.1 - CIVT digital - CTV
42 - CHNM analog - OMNI
58.1 - CBUT digital - CBC English

OTA FAQ: »www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthr···?t=41102

OTA forum: »www.digitalhome.ca/forum/forumdi···php?f=81]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22606706 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:11:26 EDT Re: [BC] Basic TV (only one CBC station is enough) without cable http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22599918 anon : You will probably be able to get these using some sort of antenna. These channels come in pretty clear within the lower mainland.

CBC Channel 2
CHEK Channel 6
Global 8
Citytv 10

Before Feburary you could've probablly got KVOS Channel 12, but they have gone digital along with all the other US stations. Canadian locals expected to go digital on August 31, 2011. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22599918 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:08:22 EDT Re: [BC] Basic TV (only one CBC station is enough) without cable http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22589315 anon : Thanks Anonimuz for the link and tlhIngan for the ATSC tuner info.

Well, I'm in Vancouver, may I know where can I buy "ATSC tuner"? HomeDepo, RadioShack or ?

Thanks and best regards.
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22589315 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:31:13 EDT Re: [BC] Basic TV (only one CBC station is enough) without cable http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22589020 tlhIngan : Your TV should have an ATSC tuner too, if you want to receive the US channels - they've gone all digital.

If not, you should be able to find an ATSC converter, if you want US channels.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22589020 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:13:41 EDT Re: [BC] Basic TV (only one CBC station is enough) without cable http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22588484 Anonimuz : You'll have to buy one of you don't have one.

»en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CBUT

Edit: add link]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22588484 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:37:05 EDT Re: [BC] Basic TV (only one CBC station is enough) without cable http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22587698 anon :
said by mike10 See Profile :

Yes you should be able to get all of the local channels
Thanks mike10, how? cause my TV doesn't have any antenna....]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22587698 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:52:04 EDT Re: [BC] Basic TV (only one CBC station is enough) without cable http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22587667 mike10 : Yes you should be able to get all of the local channels ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22587667 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:41:27 EDT [BC] Basic TV (only one CBC station is enough) without cable? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22587653 anon : Can you get TV (only the very basic like CBC) in Vancouver without cable?

I hardly watch TV anymore and all the news are from the internet (running 2 PCs 24/7) and if I want to watch movies, direct streaming from one of my PC, no ads, no waiting and I can do it as and when I want.

Thanks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22587653 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:37:47 EDT