millerx Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 did you guys know about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Hello 2001. The only people who need to worry, are those who use rabbit ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 You should call your cable company on your rotary phone and ask them for the details. Or better yet, send a message pigeon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ursa Majoris Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Gotta be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 You should call your cable company on your rotary phone and ask them for the details. Or better yet, send a message pigeon. Or carrier pigeon. And the local TV stations have been harping this ad nauseum. And even with that, there will be a lot ofpanic calls when this happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 My Mom refuses to give up her 25+ year old, 20" TV, and she won't get cable even if I pay it for her, so I just installed a converter box for her. Did the scan, her picture improved across the board, but now they are saying that after Friday Noon, she'll need to do a rescan! No biggy as I'll go back and do it for her, but what about other senior's that don't have help? My Mom is really very sharp for 89 yo, but no way she'll ever understand the menus in order to do this. There will be a lot of these people come next weekend. I feel sorry for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Hello 2001. The only people who need to worry, are those who use rabbit ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 You should call your cable company on your rotary phone and ask them for the details. Or better yet, send a message pigeon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 My Mom refuses to give up her 25+ year old, 20" TV, and she won't get cable even if I pay it for her, so I just installed a converter box for her. Did the scan, her picture improved across the board, but now they are saying that after Friday Noon, she'll need to do a rescan! No biggy as I'll go back and do it for her, but what about other senior's that don't have help? My Mom is really very sharp for 89 yo, but no way she'll ever understand the menus in order to do this. There will be a lot of these people come next weekend. I feel sorry for them. I agree. I like the conversion to all digital but as usual with an unfunded Congressional mandate, it seems that there was no real plan for this move. There are going ot be a lot of pissed off people and I really don't blame them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 (edited) I agree. I like the conversion to all digital but as usual with an unfunded Congressional mandate, it seems that there was no real plan for this move. There are going ot be a lot of pissed off people and I really don't blame them. It wasn't wholly unfunded. There were government coupons that could be used in conjunction with major retailers. I can sympathize with some elderly people but most that get caught in this have either been too lazy / stupid to do anything or have their head planted firmly inside their bottom. Edited June 8, 2009 by Ursa Majoris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 It wasn't wholly unfunded. There were government coupons that could be used in conjunction with major retailers. I can sympathize with some elderly people but most that get caught in this have either been too lazy / stupid to do anything or have their head planted firmly inside their bottom. Well, you're right to a point I guess. It wasn't unfunded, just underfunded. They ran out of coupons and had to push back the date. A better question is, what exactly was accomplished by this forced conversion to all digital TV and more importantly, why was Congress involved at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 (edited) ... A better question is, what exactly was accomplished by this forced conversion ... FWIW, from DTV.gov ... IIRC, the main reason why the government was involved has to do with the first bullet regarding broadcast frequencies: What Is the Public Benefit of the DTV Transition? The switch to DTV will offer a host of important public benefits, to include: Freeing up parts of the broadcast spectrum for public safety communications (police/fire/rescue). Allowing some of the spectrum to be auctioned to companies that will be able to provide consumers with more advanced wireless services (such as wireless broadband). Allowing stations to offer improved picture and surround sound (enhanced audio). Expanding programming choices for viewers. For example, a broadcaster will be able to offer multiple digital programs simultaneously (multicasting). Providing interactive video and data services that are not possible with analog technology. Edited June 8, 2009 by ts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 FWIW, from DTV.gov ... IIRC, the main reason why the government was involved has to do with the first bullet regarding broadcast frequencies: What Is the Public Benefit of the DTV Transition? The switch to DTV will offer a host of important public benefits, to include: Freeing up parts of the broadcast spectrum for public safety communications (police/fire/rescue). Allowing some of the spectrum to be auctioned to companies that will be able to provide consumers with more advanced wireless services (such as wireless broadband). Allowing stations to offer improved picture and surround sound (enhanced audio). Expanding programming choices for viewers. For example, a broadcaster will be able to offer multiple digital programs simultaneously (multicasting). Providing interactive video and data services that are not possible with analog technology. Much more to do with bullet #2, IMO. Massive influx of cash for the gubment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Much more to do with bullet #2, IMO. Massive influx of cash for the gubment. LOL ... well, there is that too I guess. Depends on which sources one wants to believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Runt Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I agree. I like the conversion to all digital but as usual with an unfunded Congressional mandate, it seems that there was no real plan for this move. There are going ot be a lot of pissed off people and I really don't blame them. I dunno. I fall into another camp. Ya gotta make the change sometime. The rabbit ears people have had plenty, and I mean PLENTY, of time to come up with a plan B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerx Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Well, you're right to a point I guess. It wasn't unfunded, just underfunded. They ran out of coupons and had to push back the date. A better question is, what exactly was accomplished by this forced conversion to all digital TV and more importantly, why was Congress involved at all? Advancement in our technologies is one of the main reasons I'm for it. As has become the standard, we sit and wait for all the slower people to catch up (don't want to leave anyone behind you know)... Europe is ahead of us by years in this area and I haven't heard them complaining about their switch. And as to the second question... is it a constitutional right that every person have TV? FWIW, of course I knew about it! I just heard YET ANOTHER STORY about how some people are not ready for the transition and decided to post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Much more to do with bullet #2, IMO. Massive influx of cash for the gubment. Yeah, that technology from 1945 was holding up real well. My buddy has the digital receiver, and he gets way more channels... in HD... and much better reception digitally. This was a smart move, as was freeing up spectrum for new wireless technologies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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