beerjunkie
@bellsouth.net | C**csat no converter box
I have C**cast basic with no set top box, just getting locals. Well they have been scrolling on screen that all channels will be switched to digital stations. If I buy Apex DT502 will that pick up the digital stations thru the cable line? Thanks |
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normat
Premium
join:2000-08-02
Boynton Beach, FL
clubs: | I think you should be able to get any unencrypted channels. Don't know if any are though on Comcast. |
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BoulderHill1
join:2004-07-15
Montgomery, IL
 ·AT&T DSL Service
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If I am understanding properly it sounds like your cable providor is going to be sending a digital signal into your home via the coaxial cable.
IF you have a newer tv with a digital QAM tuner built in then there are no worries for you. You will just need to rescan after the change.
If you do not have a newer TV then DO NOT buy a convertor box. These are for over the air broadcasts and will not work for digital cable.
If you are in this scenario you will need a set top box provided by the cable company. It will be a digital cable tv tuner and will provide the proper conversion needed for older TV's |
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darcilicious
Cyber Librarian
Premium
join:2001-01-02
Forest Grove, OR
 ·Verizon FIOS
 ·Comcast
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You might ask in »Comcast Cable TV what clear QAM channels are available in your market. (Comcast markets vary ALOT just now as they're in the middle of a 2 (?) year process to convert all their markets to digital.) |
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