No more TV antenna after FEB 09

GasHauler · Mar 22, 2008

I hope everyone is aware that there will be no more TV broadcasts over the air after FEB 2009. Every TV station will have to be received by cable. I used to enjoy wactching the news or a good program before I fell asleep when I was OTR. After FEB 09 you'll be force to use some type of cable hook-up at the truck stops if you want to watch TV.

javelinjeff · Mar 22, 2008

you are close,every signal will be digital vs analog.receivers will have to be purchased as well as digital antennaes.or you can buy a digital type TV.all in the name of "progress"

Roadmedic · Mar 22, 2008

javelinjeff said: ↑

you are close,every signal will be digital vs analog.receivers will have to be purchased as well as digital antennaes.or you can buy a digital type TV.all in the name of "progress"
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You can buy a converter box with the government sending you coupons.

Mastertech · Mar 22, 2008

There will still be analog signals coming from the translators. So that being said there will still be lots of analog signals in rural areas for some time to come.

wc5b · Mar 22, 2008

GasHauler said: ↑

I hope everyone is aware that there will be no more TV broadcasts over the air after FEB 2009. Every TV station will have to be received by cable. I used to enjoy wactching the news or a good program before I fell asleep when I was OTR. After FEB 09 you'll be force to use some type of cable hook-up at the truck stops if you want to watch TV.
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FALSE

Its the TV that will be obsolete, not the antenna! you can still receive singles in your truck! Just have to have a new tv. THe Naxa I bought at a pilot the other day ALREADY revieves the DTV signal. And let me tell you, it is REALLY nice. Much better. For the same station analog that is fuzzy and distant, the digital gets through with PERFECT reception. Channel numbering is wierd, though.

Truckerjo · Mar 22, 2008

You still will need an Antenna... you don't have to have a cable hookup..
If you do not have a cable hookup you still will need an antenna (same one you have now, no need to get a "special antenna) in order to watch TV.. The only difference is your TV must be able to receive digital or by a converter box that cost anywhere from $40-100 (with a $40 goverment voucher 2X per person)

How Do I Receive Digital Broadcasts If I Don't Subscribe To Cable Or Satellite?
If you receive only free over-the-air television programming, the type of TV you own, either a digital TV or an analog TV, is very important. Consumers who receive only free over-the-air television may view digital programming through a TV set with a built-in digital tuner (integrated DTV) or a digital-ready monitor with a separate digital tuner set-top box. (Both of these digital television types are referred to as a DTV). The only additional equipment required to view over-the-air digital programming with a DTV is a regular antenna, either on your roof or a smaller version on your TV such as "rabbit ears."

If you have an analog television, you will have to purchase a digital-to-analog set-top converter box to attach to your TV set to be able to view over-the-air digital programming (see "What About My Analog TV?" below).

What About My Analog TV? Will It Still Work?
After February 17, 2009, you will be able to receive and view over-the-air digital programming with an analog TV only by purchasing a digital-to-analog set-top converter box. Between January 1, 2008, and March 31, 2009, all U.S. households will be able to request up to two coupons, worth $40 each, to be used toward the future purchase of eligible digital-to-analog converter boxes. Eligible converter boxes are for the conversion of over-the-air digital television signals, and therefore are not intended for analog TVs connected to a paid provider such as cable or satellite TV service.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is administering the coupon program. For more information, visit the NTIA website at www.dtv2009.gov. The Commission's DTV website, www.dtv.gov, also provides information for consumers on the upcoming digital-to-analog converter box coupon program. More detailed information regarding NTIA's coupon program, what digital-to-analog converter boxes will be eligible, where and when they may be purchased, and the related costs involved will be provided by the Commission and NTIA as the commencement of the coupon program on January 1, 2008, approaches.

If I Already Have an Antenna, Do I Need a New One to View the Digital Signals?
A special antenna generally is not needed to receive digital signals. You may have antenna issues, however, if your current antenna does not receive UHF signals (channels 14 and above) well, because most DTV stations are on UHF channels. In such a case, you may need a new antenna or to add a UHF section to your existing antenna system. This equipment should be available at most bricks-and-mortar and Internet consumer electronics retailers.
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/digitaltv.html
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Many other links but some have advertisements so I will not post them..
Google "Digital TV antenna"
If you TV does not receive digital and you need the digital converter box, you can pickup the voucher for $40 at Walmart, Bestbuy, CompUSA ext.. or mail in for it.. You can Google that info as well..

Pur48Ted · Mar 23, 2008

GasHauler said: ↑

I hope everyone is aware that there will be no more TV broadcasts over the air after FEB 2009. Every TV station will have to be received by cable. I used to enjoy wactching the news or a good program before I fell asleep when I was OTR. After FEB 09 you'll be force to use some type of cable hook-up at the truck stops if you want to watch TV.
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Actually, you couldn't be FURTHER from the truth.
FACT: February 09, 2009, ALL stations will cease transmitting in the old ANALOG frequencies and will ONLY transmit in DIGITAL Frequencies. You can STILL receive Terrestrial Television stations IF you have a television with a DIGITAL Tuner and an antenna capable of receiving the new DIGITAL signals. Short of that, you can get a DIGITAL converter to convert the digital signals to analog signals for the older televisions.

Pur48Ted · Mar 23, 2008

wc5b said: ↑

FALSE

Its the TV that will be obsolete, not the antenna! you can still receive singles in your truck! Just have to have a new tv. THe Naxa I bought at a pilot the other day ALREADY revieves the DTV signal. And let me tell you, it is REALLY nice. Much better. For the same station analog that is fuzzy and distant, the digital gets through with PERFECT reception. Channel numbering is wierd, though.
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You are wrong as well.
You DON'T need a "new" TV, but at minimum you will need a converter box to convert the digital signals to analog. But if any of you are smart, you will already have purchased a HDTV for your truck. A 17" goes for about the same a 15" color (analog) was going for 5 years ago. I have a 17" Polaroid HDTV in my truck I bought at Walmart for $235

DaveAz · Mar 23, 2008

Also note...most TV's made in the last 10 years are digital/analog capable. MANY will never know the difference/change.

GasHauler · Mar 23, 2008

roadkill439342 said: ↑

Actually, you couldn't be FURTHER from the truth.
FACT: February 09, 2009, ALL stations will cease transmitting in the old ANALOG frequencies and will ONLY transmit in DIGITAL Frequencies. You can STILL receive Terrestrial Television stations IF you have a television with a DIGITAL Tuner and an antenna capable of receiving the new DIGITAL signals. Short of that, you can get a DIGITAL converter to convert the digital signals to analog signals for the older televisions.
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Hey listen, I've been further from the truth before! I stand corrected on a few items.

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