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offshore · 04-15-2008, 01:01 PM

Why do today what I can put off till tomorrow.

dieselclacker · 04-15-2008, 01:16 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bill Adams:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Why are so many making such a big deal about Digital TV? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Make no mistake, come Feb. 2009 there will be a fundamental change in the way TV's work. If you don't make a big deal about it a number of people will be left in the dark. Satellite TV and Cable subscribers will not be effected but anyone wanting to watch over-the-air TV programming (for whatever reason) MUST take some kind of action to ensure that this service will not be interrupted. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

dieselclacker · 04-15-2008, 01:21 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dieselclacker:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bill Adams:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Why are so many making such a big deal about Digital TV? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Make no mistake, come Feb. 2009 there will be a fundamental change in the way TV's work. If you don't make a big deal about it a number of people will be left in the dark. Satellite TV and Cable subscribers will not be effected but anyone wanting to watch over-the-air TV programming (for whatever reason) MUST take some kind of action to ensure that this service will not be interrupted. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Good gosh, is that survivable? Life without OTA TV for awhiile.

Dieselclacker

**NLOVNIT** · 04-15-2008, 02:51 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Good gosh, is that survivable? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think it's fatal. Most of the people that were around before there was tv aren't with us anymore.

L-

georgetown350 · 04-15-2008, 02:58 PM

[quote]Why are so many making such a big deal about Digital TV?

Whos making a big deal out of it? We are just gathering info so that we can be ready for the big digital storm next year. No biggy... Im well informed now.

Thanks to all

Steve

Steve

FC Ontario · 04-15-2008, 03:20 PM

Are the Canadian networks following the same schedule as the American ones. We already have sat at home and we have a dish for the MH so hopefully we will not be affected. Our last TV for the home was a HD TV so we will be able to access it.
JM2CW

RedneckExpress · 04-15-2008, 05:20 PM

I don't think the Canadian stations are switching over for another several years. To a point, as an RVer, yer best bet would be with one of the hybrid sets that is HD ready with the ATSC tuner, but also has the current Analog system.

Now, if there's anyone on the forum with a non-compatible LCD set with onboard DVD player that simply must throw it away because of the change, I'll happily take a donation for the KIT

dieselclacker · 04-16-2008, 03:53 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by NLOVNIT:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Good gosh, is that survivable? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think it's fatal. Most of the people that were around before there was tv aren't with us anymore.

L- </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hey, I remember radio, and I am still around, at least I think I am. Well most of the time anyway.

Dieselclacker

hamguy · 04-16-2008, 05:50 AM

Lux Radio Theater, Amos and Andy (one of the funniest shows ever. I was about 5-8 years old and had no clue they were black. It didn't make any difference at all), The Shadow, Grand ole Opry, Lone Ranger, Inner Sanctum (shiver) and on and on....

RustyJC · 04-16-2008, 06:37 AM

....and the Green Hornet, the Louisiana Hayride, the Ozark Jamboree, XERF with Wolfman Jack, KOMA in Oklahoma City.....

Rusty

**NLOVNIT** · 04-16-2008, 08:02 AM

Oopsy, I stand corrected. I was going by when tv was first invented (1926) & miscalculated the age group.

I humbly beg forgiveness.

L-

georgetown350 · 04-16-2008, 10:36 AM

I dont know if Canada is switching over but this Canadian does most of his travelling state side.

Ps when is the USA going metric?

Steve

hamguy · 04-16-2008, 10:48 AM

I gave up on the US and metric back in the 60's when a congresscritter said he couldn't support hte change BECAUSE HE DIDN'T WANT TO SET HIS CLOCK TO GMT! He actually thought that he would have to get up at 0500Z which was midnight his time. And I bet he got reelected!

RustyJC · 04-16-2008, 11:48 AM

Actually, the reason we haven't gone metric is because of a strong tool manufacturer's lobby. The tool guys want us to have to drag both the metric and SAE tools out when we work on a vehicle. Of course, if it's British, we have to drag out the Whitworth stuff as well.

Rusty