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Smee
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Like it or not, those of us in rural areas or those in town --- without a DTV antenna and receiver --- are in for a change in the coming DAYS. Of course, it you have satellite or cable, it won't matter. But for the rest of us . . . change is coming FAST!
In just a few days, your analog receiver will no longer be able to receive programs. Not because its broken, not because your antenna isn't big enough, not for any reason over which you have control.
Yeah, you can buy a digital convertor box . . . and yes, Uncle Sam will help with SOME of the cost . . . but did you ask for it?
dtv.gov explains why we are having to switch:
So, the switch is to free up that broadcast spectrum for "public safety communications" --- wouldn't that have been better served with a conversion to digital, since they are regulated by the government?
The switch is also supposed to allow for "advanced wireless services". Those are nice, but why this portion of the broadcast spectrum?
I've heard some complain about the government assistance for purchasing the convertor boxes. One commentator said: "They've had several years to purchase the new television sets, and yet we're going to bail them out by paying for these convertor boxes?"
LISTEN RUSH AND THE REST OF THE WHINERS: If you want the extra bandwidth, you have to pay for it. If you take away something I have paid for in order to benefit yourself, you should have to compensate me. When I purchased my analog TV, there were NO digital models available. Of course, I would be willing to accept a new 60" LCD or Plasma as a replacement if you're willing to do so. Otherwise, you're getting what you asked for.
Well . . . tell me where I'm wrong.
I was happy with the old television broadcasts. My television works fine TODAY. In a few days, it won't. Folks here in the rurals don't get good reception now, but with digital, they will probably get NONE because of the digital cliff.
The digital cliff? Let me explain. With digital, it is all or nothing. Those who were on the fringe from the old stations, will not be able to view the new digital television. It won't be a perfect picture, so they will get NO picture.
One question I have:
According to some folks, the reason the digital boxes show voltage on the ANTENNA side (The side that is supposed to RECEIVE the signal) is because of a low power two way communication between your set and the television station. Does anyone here know the facts about this, because I am really curious. I don't need to tell anyone what I watch, I don't need my television telling them where I live. That just seems a little far fetched --- and if its true, a little spooky.
In just a few days, your analog receiver will no longer be able to receive programs. Not because its broken, not because your antenna isn't big enough, not for any reason over which you have control.
Yeah, you can buy a digital convertor box . . . and yes, Uncle Sam will help with SOME of the cost . . . but did you ask for it?
dtv.gov explains why we are having to switch:
So, the switch is to free up that broadcast spectrum for "public safety communications" --- wouldn't that have been better served with a conversion to digital, since they are regulated by the government?
The switch is also supposed to allow for "advanced wireless services". Those are nice, but why this portion of the broadcast spectrum?
I've heard some complain about the government assistance for purchasing the convertor boxes. One commentator said: "They've had several years to purchase the new television sets, and yet we're going to bail them out by paying for these convertor boxes?"
LISTEN RUSH AND THE REST OF THE WHINERS: If you want the extra bandwidth, you have to pay for it. If you take away something I have paid for in order to benefit yourself, you should have to compensate me. When I purchased my analog TV, there were NO digital models available. Of course, I would be willing to accept a new 60" LCD or Plasma as a replacement if you're willing to do so. Otherwise, you're getting what you asked for.
Well . . . tell me where I'm wrong.
I was happy with the old television broadcasts. My television works fine TODAY. In a few days, it won't. Folks here in the rurals don't get good reception now, but with digital, they will probably get NONE because of the digital cliff.
The digital cliff? Let me explain. With digital, it is all or nothing. Those who were on the fringe from the old stations, will not be able to view the new digital television. It won't be a perfect picture, so they will get NO picture.
One question I have:
According to some folks, the reason the digital boxes show voltage on the ANTENNA side (The side that is supposed to RECEIVE the signal) is because of a low power two way communication between your set and the television station. Does anyone here know the facts about this, because I am really curious. I don't need to tell anyone what I watch, I don't need my television telling them where I live. That just seems a little far fetched --- and if its true, a little spooky.
