Guest Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 .... With digital coming in Feb. 09 most TV's won't pick up signal, if mine doesn't I'll be ok with that..... The only people that will have a problem will be those who still use a reg. roof antena or use rabbit ears to get reception which if I had to guess is like 1% of the population these days. lol from a member of that 1%. Me Too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesussaves Posted April 13, 2008 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 210 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 1,144 Content Per Day: 0.15 Reputation: 11 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/14/2003 Status: Offline Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 Does anyone know the reason the gov is making us switch to digital? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesussaves Posted April 13, 2008 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 210 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 1,144 Content Per Day: 0.15 Reputation: 11 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/14/2003 Status: Offline Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 Does anyone know the reason the gov is making us switch to digital? Why are we switching to DTV? An important benefit of the switch to all-digital broadcasting is that it will free up parts of the valuable broadcast spectrum for public safety communications (such as police, fire departments, and rescue squads). Also, some of the spectrum will be auctioned to companies that will be able to provide consumers with more advanced wireless services (such as wireless broadband). Consumers also benefit because digital broadcasting allows stations to offer improved picture and sound quality, and digital is much more efficient than analog. For example, rather than being limited to providing one analog program, a broadcaster is able to offer a super sharp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abigailwc Posted April 14, 2008 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 51 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 499 Content Per Day: 0.07 Reputation: 3 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/29/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/08/1964 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I have basic cable but my kids want me to upgrade it. Grab a couple Veggie Tales. I've watched some of these more times than I can count with my 6yr old girl...they never get old. I have teens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LadyC Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 i wouldn't have tv without cable... cable is the only thing that offers any programming that is worth watching anymore. (except for abc's "lost" LOL.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishcowboy Posted April 14, 2008 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 127 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 3,248 Content Per Day: 0.88 Reputation: 13 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/23/2014 Status: Offline Share Posted April 14, 2008 In 1993 I saw a bumper sticker that read....Kill your TV..... With digital coming in Feb. 09 most TV's won't pick up signal, if mine doesn't I'll be ok with that. That's not true that's just what the retailers and media want you to believe so you'll run out and spend a couple thousand on a brand new HD-TV. The truth is as long as you already have Cable or Satellite like Direct TV or Dish Network everything will switch over without a problem. Of course you won't get HD reception without HD hookup but you won't get the dreaded black screen or white noise everyone talks about. The only people that will have a problem will be those who still use a reg. roof antena or use rabbit ears to get reception which if I had to guess is like 1% of the population these days. lol from a member of that 1%. we do not even have one on the roof, it is sitting on top of the TV...... we get channels, 7, 12, 14, 16, 26, 49 all the time out of Joplin Mo, and Pittsburgh Ks..... on some days we can get channel 8 and 11 out of Tulsa, Ok. thought about hooking up a roof top antenna, but if everything goes digital this next year, that will be a waste of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadams_4040 Posted April 15, 2008 Group: Nonbeliever Followers: 0 Topic Count: 0 Topics Per Day: 0 Content Count: 52 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/05/2008 Status: Offline Birthday: 06/17/1953 Share Posted April 15, 2008 The Lord tells us that He will judge those without...we just need to be salt and light. OHHH my soul cries out for the Lord to sweep across this nation with a revival that will change lives and open those blind eyes! The I am's are spreading and trying to up root The I AM. The gays have infiltrated our t.v networks and we cannot even flick a channel without being exposed to sickening acts of perversion...yes I did say perversion! The network stations are becoming more obscene by the day. I had to contain myself from throwing my t.v. out the door today! And I only had it on for less than 30 minutes!! I don't have cable t.v....so you would think I could by pass that junk...network is becoming worse than walking down a street called Sodom. PLEASE don't think I don't love everyone with the love of the Lord. I do. But I hate the sin that is being pushed across this nation. I am beginning to realize more and more how Lot felt when he was vexed by the sin and terrible language all around him daily. I can't afford all those blockers that block out bad stuff...so I will probably be forced to give up my t.v. one day...hummm...probably a good idea anyway. Two words come to my mind..."Latter Days." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GodisLove87 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 fox news Sure beats PMSNBC (aka MSLSD) and the Clinton News Network. I watch Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, TBN and other documentaries and sport channels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunterpoet Posted April 19, 2008 Group: Removed from Forums for Breaking Terms of Service Followers: 0 Topic Count: 128 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2,704 Content Per Day: 0.44 Reputation: 25 Days Won: 1 Joined: 05/29/2007 Status: Offline Birthday: 10/08/1950 Share Posted April 19, 2008 In 1993 I saw a bumper sticker that read....Kill your TV..... With digital coming in Feb. 09 most TV's won't pick up signal, if mine doesn't I'll be ok with that. That's not true that's just what the retailers and media want you to believe so you'll run out and spend a couple thousand on a brand new HD-TV. The truth is as long as you already have Cable or Satellite like Direct TV or Dish Network everything will switch over without a problem. Of course you won't get HD reception without HD hookup but you won't get the dreaded black screen or white noise everyone talks about. The only people that will have a problem will be those who still use a reg. roof antena or use rabbit ears to get reception which if I had to guess is like 1% of the population these days. lol Hi Shad....well I do have an HDTV and it's hooked up to a roof antenna.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Trout Posted April 19, 2008 Group: Members Followers: 2 Topic Count: 8 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 51 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 5 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/02/2007 Status: Offline Birthday: 05/20/1976 Share Posted April 19, 2008 This may come off as sounding rude...and I deeply apologize if it does but..... If you don't like what's on...turn the channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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