What will someone with a TV who uses an antenna won't be able to do in feb of 09? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 01-01-2008, 07:30 PM

I know that broadcast tv goes digital in feb of 2009 and I was wondering what will my mom's friend who currently has NO CABLE and uses an Antenna to watch TV have to do 13 months from now?

Zoneboy · 01-01-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

I know that broadcast tv goes digital in feb of 2009 and I was wondering what will my mom's friend who currently has NO CABLE and uses an Antenna to watch TV have to do 13 months from now?

She'll have to purchase a digital converter, The FCC is giving $40 coupons toward the purchase of one. Details can be found here:

Link

TVFactFan · 01-01-2008, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

She'll have to purchase a digital converter, The FCC is giving $40 coupons toward the purchase of one. Details can be found here:

Link

thanks

TripperFan · 01-01-2008, 08:45 PM

She could hollow out the t.v., put in some little shelves and display all her knicknacks.

TVFactFan · 01-01-2008, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TripperFan

She could hollow out the t.v., put in some little shelves and display all her knicknacks.

I was shocked when my mom told me because I didn;t think NO ONE used an antenna in 2008.

Max Whittaker · 01-01-2008, 11:41 PM

I think it's silly. Granted, I shouldn't care because I don't watch tv; but I hate that the powers that be are forcing it.

TVFactFan · 01-01-2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Max Whittaker

I think it's silly. Granted, I shouldn't care because I don't watch tv; but I hate that the powers that be are forcing it.

You sound like the women in PHILLY-lol

Mr. Television · 01-02-2008, 12:12 AM

I was talking to a lady the other day and she told me that she doesn't even own a TV.

Ireneparalegal · 01-02-2008, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TripperFan

She could hollow out the t.v., put in some little shelves and display all her knicknacks.

AKA · 01-02-2008, 12:52 AM

She'll have to either get a digital-to-analog converter, or she can get a digital TV. Expect the prices of HDTVs to go way down in 2008.

TVFactFan · 01-02-2008, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by AKA

She'll have to either get a digital-to-analog converter, or she can get a digital TV. Expect the prices of HDTVs to go way down in 2008.

Well she would have to get the converter because she defintely can't afford the Digital TV

AKA · 01-02-2008, 01:12 AM

TV stations are starting to put up resources on their websites that explain the switch:

http://www.krem.com/dtv/

JT · 01-02-2008, 04:17 AM

This is sort of offtopic, but I think it relates.

I like to watch "Friday Night Lights" on NBC and I've been noticing that it's being pan-and-scanned now. Last season and for the first couple of episodes of this season, it was letterboxed, but not anymore, and it bugs the crap out of me. Same thing with some CW shows...over the summer, I watched "Hidden Palms" and its credits were always chopped off. What's going on with that?

MonarC · 01-02-2008, 11:03 AM

I have Dish so im not too worried about it. Come 2009 I will be buying a HD tv at the lowest price possible. There is no way im gonna pay $1000 on a tv I rather go on a weekend trip or something else.

Corolla · 01-02-2008, 12:09 PM

... and the point of this whole thing is ???

01-01-2008, 07:30 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,042	What will someone with a TV who uses an antenna won't be able to do in feb of 09? I know that broadcast tv goes digital in feb of 2009 and I was wondering what will my mom's friend who currently has NO CABLE and uses an Antenna to watch TV have to do 13 months from now?

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01-01-2008, 11:41 PM	#6
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01-02-2008, 12:12 AM	#8
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01-02-2008, 04:17 AM	#13
JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,223	This is sort of offtopic, but I think it relates. I like to watch "Friday Night Lights" on NBC and I've been noticing that it's being pan-and-scanned now. Last season and for the first couple of episodes of this season, it was letterboxed, but not anymore, and it bugs the crap out of me. Same thing with some CW shows...over the summer, I watched "Hidden Palms" and its credits were always chopped off. What's going on with that?
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01-02-2008, 12:52 AM	#10
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	She'll have to either get a digital-to-analog converter, or she can get a digital TV. Expect the prices of HDTVs to go way down in 2008.

01-02-2008, 01:12 AM	#12
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	TV stations are starting to put up resources on their websites that explain the switch: http://www.krem.com/dtv/

01-02-2008, 11:03 AM	#14
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	I have Dish so im not too worried about it. Come 2009 I will be buying a HD tv at the lowest price possible. There is no way im gonna pay $1000 on a tv I rather go on a weekend trip or something else.

01-02-2008, 12:09 PM	#15
Corolla Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 21, 2006 Location: Owen Sound, ON Posts: 2,376	... and the point of this whole thing is ???