 Digital Tv Broadcasting Coming Soon |
| Digital Tv Broadcasting Coming Soon |
| John Blue |
  Nov 27 2007, 10:02 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2174 Joined: 9-November 03 From: Brandon, FL. Member No.: 214  |
We all need to think about this change that will take place on February 17, 2009. All TV stations will stop broadcast in analog and only use digital system. You think no big deal, 85% of all TV sets in USA are analog only. Most all RV equipment have analog sets. TV sets we have were build into nice oak cabinets and to change it could be a problem. Try to find one that would fit into your cabinets.
You can add a digital to analog converter box to keep the old TV set. You will need room or space to add this equipment plus AC power. Next problem is your bat-wing style antenna on roof. If you have the silver wings you will need to change that also. If you have the painted wings you are OK. Winegard has the new wings and you only need to change that part, rest of Winegard gear is OK. Our Congress mandated this change in 2006. Now I understand tons of people do not have the dollars to buy new TV's or buy converter box. Government is now talked they may pay cost on digital to analog equipment so people can see TV again. Our government at work! We in RV life have around 14 months to think about the best way to get ready to fix this problem. What will we do next?  -------------------- John
Brandon, Fl. FMCA F-248693 Foretravel MH Honda CRV tow |
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| Texasrvers |
Dec 15 2007, 11:32 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2846 Joined: 6-March 06 Member No.: 5452 |
I just found this website. It is not specifically about RV's, but it did seem to have some good information in general.
http://www.dtvanswers.com/ |
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| Jerry S. |
Dec 21 2007, 09:30 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 397 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Chicago Member No.: 10441 |
QUOTE(Texasrvers @ Dec 15 2007, 12:32 PM)  I just found this website. It is not specifically about RV's, but it did seem to have some good information in general. http://www.dtvanswers.com/ I checked out the dtvanswers site and it indicated that, if you already have cable at home, you will not have to get a new TV for home. If true, that will save some bucks. I'm one of those cheap people who doesn't like to replace something if it still works. I'd hate to dump two perfectly good TVs just because of this change in technology. On the road, of course, may be a different story. I don't have satellite on board, but usually stay at parks with cable. If I understand the dtvanswers site correctly, an HDTV may not be needed in those parks that have cable. Anybody have any insight on this? |
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