Jim Gurd
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Plymouth, MI
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| reply to WaitWhat
Re: Wait, what?
I thought cable companies were required to keep sending analog signals for another 3 years after the OTA conversion to digital.
If I'm understanding this correctly after Feb 2009 all televisions without a digital tuner will require a STB in order to get cable service. No more plugging the cable directly into the coax jack on the TV.
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tschmidt
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join:2000-11-12
Milford, NH
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| said by Jim Gurd  :I thought cable companies were required to keep sending analog signals for another 3 years after the OTA conversion to digital. after Feb 2009 all televisions without a digital tuner will require a STB in order to get cable service. I'm confused. If MSO's have to include Analog in their lineup why would customer need a TV with digital tuner?
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KrK
Heavy Artillery For The Little Guy
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Tulsa, OK
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| said by tschmidt :I'm confused. If MSO's have to include Analog in their lineup why would customer need a TV with digital tuner? You wouldn't... yet... but there is a sunset. The Analog will stop within a few years--- so eventually you will need it. If you get a Digital tuner TV now, you can receive OTA broadcasts immediately, no STB needed.
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RadioDoc
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| reply to tschmidt
They have to have an analog tier, or provide one digital STB without additional cost if there is no analog on the system. Of course, you'll get the high-pressure sales pitch to 'upgrade' to a higher tier if you attempt to claim your one no-fee box...and that's the source of the Consumers Union complaint. |
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openbox9
join:2004-01-26
Alexandria, VA
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| reply to Jim Gurd
said by Jim Gurd :I thought cable companies were required to keep sending analog signals for another 3 years after the OTA conversion to digital. That only applies to broadcast locals. Additionally, there a stipulations regarding equipment being employed in the FCC ruling. Bottom line, the ruling only applies to some cable companies, and even then, it only applies to broadcast local and PEG channels. |
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