DTV

[Richard Doolittle]

With the rapidly approaching conversion from analog to digital television signal, I'm wondering if there's an easy way to tell if my TV is digital or not. How long have they been making digital TV's?

I've got the rebate coupons for the converters coming, but from what I've seen of the converters, they look to be a hassle (another device, another remote, etc.).

 

[garn]

With the rapidly approaching conversion from analog to digital television signal, I'm wondering if there's an easy way to tell if my TV is digital or not. How long have they been making digital TV's?

I've got the rebate coupons for the converters coming, but from what I've seen of the converters, they look to be a hassle (another device, another remote, etc.).

starting in 2004, many TV's sold have digital tuners. Hope the link below helps you out:

http://www.dtvtransition.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=51&Itemid=94

 

[Northern Rancher]

Maybe just go buy yourself a new 52 inch plasma screen-probably the safest bet. I sure like watching hockey on the neighbors.

 

[Nicky]

oops

 

[Martin Jr.]

It wasn't decided which format to use on digital until 2006, so larger sets made in 2006 and 2007 are probably digital, and the smaller ones maybe later. The best way is to go into the set up menu on the TV and see if it shows digital channels.

 

[I Luv Herfrds]

Only thing I can tell you is make sure the convertor works. The first one I got didn't, haven't tried out the new one yet. Just think the whole thing is a bunch of manure.

 

[Yanuck]

Okay stupid question here? I went and looked at the site, my TV is not on the list, but it does say this as an option:

Subscribe to a cable, satellite or telecommunications service provider if all desired local broadcast stations are carried by that service.

does this mean if you have a Dish you don't need a converter? Anyone? :???: :?

 

[gcreekrch]

Okay stupid question here? I went and looked at the site, my TV is not on the list, but it does say this as an option:

Subscribe to a cable, satellite or telecommunications service provider if all desired local broadcast stations are carried by that service.

does this mean if you have a Dish you don't need a converter? Anyone? :???: :?

I guess I will find out shortly. The TV we have is one the school was throwing away because the on/off knob was broken off. We have had it about ten years, don't know how old it is.

 

[Big Muddy rancher]

Okay stupid question here? I went and looked at the site, my TV is not on the list, but it does say this as an option:

Subscribe to a cable, satellite or telecommunications service provider if all desired local broadcast stations are carried by that service.

does this mean if you have a Dish you don't need a converter? Anyone? :???: :?

i think only if you use rabbit ears or old style antenna you need the converter. everything else is digital already.

 

[Yanuck]

Okay stupid question here? I went and looked at the site, my TV is not on the list, but it does say this as an option:

Subscribe to a cable, satellite or telecommunications service provider if all desired local broadcast stations are carried by that service.

does this mean if you have a Dish you don't need a converter? Anyone? :???: :?

I guess I will find out shortly. The TV we have is one the school was throwing away because the on/off knob was broken off. We have had it about ten years, don't know how old it is.

I think we'll be good to go grcreek, the TV's affected are ones with antennes or rabbit ears

Satellite TV: Another 29 percent of U.S. TV households receive programming through a dish antenna from one of the direct broadcast satellite (DBS) providers, typically DirecTV or DISH Network. A set-top tuner box is already a requirement for every television getting satellite service, and if you're getting your local stations through your satellite network, the digital-television transition will be transparent.

However, if your home uses an over-the-air terrestrial antenna for local channels, the same guidelines that apply to all over-the-air viewers apply to you. You'll need to either upgrade your satellite service package to include local channels (if that's an option), or buy a DTV converter for those TVs on which you still want to receive terrestrial broadcasts.

 

[Nicky]

We just got our box hooked up, is only picking up PBS right now, but the old stations are clearer with the converter box hooked up.

 

[Richard Doolittle]

With the rapidly approaching conversion from analog to digital television signal, I'm wondering if there's an easy way to tell if my TV is digital or not. How long have they been making digital TV's?

I've got the rebate coupons for the converters coming, but from what I've seen of the converters, they look to be a hassle (another device, another remote, etc.).

starting in 2004, many TV's sold have digital tuners. Hope the link below helps you out:

http://www.dtvtransition.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=51&Itemid=94

Thanks! I guess that is what I was looking for only I didn't find what I was looking for. My model isn't listed and it was manufactured in 2002 so chances are I'm out of luck for having a built-in digital tuner.

Maybe just go buy yourself a new 52 inch plasma screen-probably the safest bet. I sure like watching hockey on the neighbors.

I can't afford to buy a new 52 inch. I watch the neighbors once in a while, but the dirty buggers usually pull the drapes before I'm done watching :!: