DTV to Analog Converters showcased with vintage TVs

[NowhereMan 1966]

Originally Posted by radiotvnut

I'm really afraid this whole digital thing is going to bite someone in the butt unless things are improved between now and early 2009. I suspect s..t will hit the fan when people turn their TV's on in 2/09 only to be greeted with snow instead of the analog signal they were used to receiving.

Heh, I'm surprised that Jessie Jackson or Al Sharpton hasn't entered the fray saying that this will really hurt the poor that get only "peasant vision" (over the air TV, saw that term on www.urbandictionary.com) via antenna. I just don't like who ATSC is being forced on us, it is wrong.

[radiotvnut]

Originally Posted by NowhereMan 1966

Heh, I'm surprised that Jessie Jackson or Al Sharpton hasn't entered the fray saying that this will really hurt the poor that get only "peasant vision" (over the air TV, saw that term on www.urbandictionary.com) via antenna. I just don't like who ATSC is being forced on us, it is wrong.

Maybe we should clue Al and Jessie in on what's about to happen! Yes, I'm one of those who only receives "over the air" television. The reason is because I'm not paying $55 and up to see worthless garbage on TV. When I had cable; I only watched the news and the 2 or 3 channels that showed older programs. The modern programs don't do a thing for me. I'm seriously thinking of purchasing DVD's of some of my favorite older shows.

[NowhereMan 1966]

Originally Posted by radiotvnut

Maybe we should clue Al and Jessie in on what's about to happen! Yes, I'm one of those who only receives "over the air" television. The reason is because I'm not paying $55 and up to see worthless garbage on TV. When I had cable; I only watched the news and the 2 or 3 channels that showed older programs. The modern programs don't do a thing for me. I'm seriously thinking of purchasing DVD's of some of my favorite older shows.

Well, I was thinking of writing a "hey Jessie" and "hey Al" letters. Perhaps I will. I know in my case, I have basic cable, sometimes it's tough to afford that but I mainly watch The History Channel and TV Land, along with ABC Family come Christmas time. Except for NASCAR, Steeler Football and so on, I don't watch a lot of TV but I did see "Ken Burns - The War" on PBS on my 1964/66 Sony B&W as I was on the computer. It only gets TV over the air. If it was only me and not my mom as well, I think the Sony would get the most use even if it is a B&W set because I'm on the computer a lot. I think I have a quick winter project, letters to Jessie and Al.

[fsjonsey]

What happens to all the portable sets and LCD handhelds? Do we get portable ATSC tuners to go with them too?

[NowhereMan 1966]

Originally Posted by fsjonsey

What happens to all the portable sets and LCD handhelds? Do we get portable ATSC tuners to go with them too?

So far as I know, we will be SOL on that one.