in the bahamas we … in the bahamas we being forced to get this converter box if u dont have these new plasma television set if we dont get these boxes are cable services will be disconnected my signal is fine i dont need dtv
I have the best tv … I have the best tv software for free
more than “90″ movies on demand for free +
many other channel from all over the world
you can check my profile in the comment
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It’s PICture, … It’s PICture, dammit, not pitcher! We’ve already got two different uses for the word “pitcher.” More confusion not necessary. I know, I know, the late artist, Bob Ross said “pitcher.” It’s still wrong. Our grade-school teachers, 60 yrs. ago, would rage at such an obvious misreading of that word. Why do so many Americans speak in a deadly mono-tone, and so many American, adult women, such as Britney Spears, have voices like 6-yr.-olds? Yer’ not daddy’s little princess, any more, sweetie.
Yeah, I think the … Yeah, I think the converter box provides a better picture too. But that’s comparing it too a ‘so-so’ analog signal. Also, if one does buy an HDTV with built in tuner, it will be total digital (no converter) and look really good.
Correct, any ‘low power’ station doesn’t have to make the conversion (yet), so having the ‘analog pass thru’ feature is a good feature if you watch one of those channels that aren’t converting.
For Indianapolis, … For Indianapolis, Milwaukee, & Chicago, there’s still stations broadcasting on the VHF. Lafayette, IN’s only TV station switched to VHF, & covers more area than their old channel on UHF. So areas like those need VHF/UHF antennas.
As for DTV, I do notice an improvement in picture with DTV, even using the box with my old TV with NTSC tuner. So I don’t buy the excuse that picture isn’t better. It isn’t HDTV, but better than what I had. I have my old antenna that I had from 2001& works fine.
Yeah, this is … Yeah, this is definitely the preferred method. My antenna is in the attic so I could use either, but I agree, the type of amp that sends power through the coax is the way to go.
The amplifier on my … The amplifier on my antenna sends power up the coax from inside the house. The power is used to rotate the antenna and also amplify the signal, coming down from the antenna, through the same coax. There are amplifiers on the market which you can hook up to your existing antenna in this manner. I prefer this method, because I am not comfortable having outdoor AC power devices.
So as not to get … So as not to get people further confused. When he says component video is the yellow red and white, that is actually called composite video. Don’t go to your local Radio Shack and ask for a component cable or you will get a Red Green Blue set which is usually a little more expensive.
It’s 300 ohm-to-75 … It’s 300 ohm-to-75 ohm adapter. You use to see them a lot for older TV’s that didn’t have a coax input. It converts the old brown, flat, 2-wire into a 75 ohm coax (cable wire).
I would 1st, try to … I would 1st, try to know the distance to the x-mitters and direction (antennaweb website). This will determine how big and whether your antenna needs to be single or multi directional. Also, go to “KYES” website but add /antenna/ampifier to the URL and read some on amps. There’s various ways to use them but it depends on many variables as to which method you choose. Some amps are better mounted right on the antenna, others right before the TV.
oh yea i knew that … oh yea i knew that about crt’s
Cause im pretty sure that there are HDTV plasma’s lcd that were made without DTV capibilitys…..Can you further explain amplifiers. what types are there…Isnt there ones that need a power input cause they are high end.
I’ll check but I’m … I’ll check but I’m assuming that there’s an HD ‘tuner’ available (not converter box) that provides an HD signal output for an HDTV. The tuner would only work for TV’s with HD inputs (which a CRT type TV wouldn’t have).
No extra gain from … No extra gain from a converter box. You either need an antenna that provides more gain or an amplifier. In which case you’ll need to check out the different methods (more than one TV requires splitters etc. and is a little more complex).
I don’t believe converter boxes provide HD signal output, since they convert a ‘digital signal’ to analog (480i). Although if you’re using a CRT type TV, it’s irrelevant since the CRT can’t display HD. The ‘converted’ analog signal can’t be HD, in other words.
No. You only need … No. You only need an antenna that can pickup UHF signals. Although some stations may still broadcast in VHF. But in either case, there’s really no such thing as an HD or digital antenna. Check Antennweb org website to see if any stations will transmit in VHF in your area. If not, just a good UHF antenna will work. Also determine if all the transmitters are in one direction or in multiple directions because you’ll need either an omni or uni directional antenna.
You’re absolutely … You’re absolutely right. I probably should have emphasized it more too. Seems like the ‘transition’ is not going to be as smooth as the gov’t had hoped for.
Just to remind people, any TV made after March 07 that has a tuner, must be able to receive digital programming. And probably many TVs made before that date have digital tuners too, so it’s best to check one’s own TV before getting the box.
Thanks for the comment.
It’s great to see … It’s great to see some people with real sense talking about this. I’m so tired of seeing the ads saying that if you use an antenna, you need a converter box. There are going to be lots of people with digital TVs watching analog quality because of this. Thanks for doing your part to destroy the myth.
On my setup, the TV … On my setup, the TV has multiple inputs (input 1, 2, 3, etc.), so the converter box is simply one of several inputs. Then you use your TV’s remote to cycle through the input devices. So Input 1 may be your converter box, Input 2 your DVD player, Input 3 a gaming device, and so forth.
Does that answer your question?
Overview of converting to digital TV in February 2009.
in the bahamas we …
in the bahamas we being forced to get this converter box if u dont have these new plasma television set if we dont get these boxes are cable services will be disconnected my signal is fine i dont need dtv
I have the best tv …
I have the best tv software for free
more than “90″ movies on demand for free +
many other channel from all over the world
you can check my profile in the comment
section
It’s PICture, …
It’s PICture, dammit, not pitcher! We’ve already got two different uses for the word “pitcher.” More confusion not necessary. I know, I know, the late artist, Bob Ross said “pitcher.” It’s still wrong. Our grade-school teachers, 60 yrs. ago, would rage at such an obvious misreading of that word. Why do so many Americans speak in a deadly mono-tone, and so many American, adult women, such as Britney Spears, have voices like 6-yr.-olds? Yer’ not daddy’s little princess, any more, sweetie.
Yeah, I think the …
Yeah, I think the converter box provides a better picture too. But that’s comparing it too a ‘so-so’ analog signal. Also, if one does buy an HDTV with built in tuner, it will be total digital (no converter) and look really good.
Correct, any ‘low power’ station doesn’t have to make the conversion (yet), so having the ‘analog pass thru’ feature is a good feature if you watch one of those channels that aren’t converting.
Good points. Thanks for the comments
For Indianapolis, …
For Indianapolis, Milwaukee, & Chicago, there’s still stations broadcasting on the VHF. Lafayette, IN’s only TV station switched to VHF, & covers more area than their old channel on UHF. So areas like those need VHF/UHF antennas.
As for DTV, I do notice an improvement in picture with DTV, even using the box with my old TV with NTSC tuner. So I don’t buy the excuse that picture isn’t better. It isn’t HDTV, but better than what I had. I have my old antenna that I had from 2001& works fine.
damn can you show a …
can you show a nigga how to make that antenna you got ???????
Yo! how is i …
Yo! how is i supposed to watch tv, i is got no money to buys me no fancy tv. No justice, no peace…!
Yeah, this is …
Yeah, this is definitely the preferred method. My antenna is in the attic so I could use either, but I agree, the type of amp that sends power through the coax is the way to go.
The amplifier on my …
The amplifier on my antenna sends power up the coax from inside the house. The power is used to rotate the antenna and also amplify the signal, coming down from the antenna, through the same coax. There are amplifiers on the market which you can hook up to your existing antenna in this manner. I prefer this method, because I am not comfortable having outdoor AC power devices.
actually you can …
actually you can connect VCR with coax to converter and TV with audio video cable or with SCART cable
u are so sexy
u are so sexy
So as not to get …
So as not to get people further confused. When he says component video is the yellow red and white, that is actually called composite video. Don’t go to your local Radio Shack and ask for a component cable or you will get a Red Green Blue set which is usually a little more expensive.
It’s 300 ohm-to-75 …
It’s 300 ohm-to-75 ohm adapter. You use to see them a lot for older TV’s that didn’t have a coax input. It converts the old brown, flat, 2-wire into a 75 ohm coax (cable wire).
what’s that thingh? …
what’s that thingh? 300 something adapter at 2:00
I would 1st, try to …
I would 1st, try to know the distance to the x-mitters and direction (antennaweb website). This will determine how big and whether your antenna needs to be single or multi directional. Also, go to “KYES” website but add /antenna/ampifier to the URL and read some on amps. There’s various ways to use them but it depends on many variables as to which method you choose. Some amps are better mounted right on the antenna, others right before the TV.
oh yea i knew that …
oh yea i knew that about crt’s
Cause im pretty sure that there are HDTV plasma’s lcd that were made without DTV capibilitys…..Can you further explain amplifiers. what types are there…Isnt there ones that need a power input cause they are high end.
I’ll check but I’m …
I’ll check but I’m assuming that there’s an HD ‘tuner’ available (not converter box) that provides an HD signal output for an HDTV. The tuner would only work for TV’s with HD inputs (which a CRT type TV wouldn’t have).
No extra gain from …
No extra gain from a converter box. You either need an antenna that provides more gain or an amplifier. In which case you’ll need to check out the different methods (more than one TV requires splitters etc. and is a little more complex).
I don’t believe converter boxes provide HD signal output, since they convert a ‘digital signal’ to analog (480i). Although if you’re using a CRT type TV, it’s irrelevant since the CRT can’t display HD. The ‘converted’ analog signal can’t be HD, in other words.
Can a converter box …
Can a converter box
Gain more singal in any way.
Are there converter boxes that can output HDTV
No. You only need …
No. You only need an antenna that can pickup UHF signals. Although some stations may still broadcast in VHF. But in either case, there’s really no such thing as an HD or digital antenna. Check Antennweb org website to see if any stations will transmit in VHF in your area. If not, just a good UHF antenna will work. Also determine if all the transmitters are in one direction or in multiple directions because you’ll need either an omni or uni directional antenna.
Do you need an HD …
Do you need an HD anntena to get digital and HD programming
You’re absolutely …
You’re absolutely right. I probably should have emphasized it more too. Seems like the ‘transition’ is not going to be as smooth as the gov’t had hoped for.
Just to remind people, any TV made after March 07 that has a tuner, must be able to receive digital programming. And probably many TVs made before that date have digital tuners too, so it’s best to check one’s own TV before getting the box.
Thanks for the comment.
It’s great to see …
It’s great to see some people with real sense talking about this. I’m so tired of seeing the ads saying that if you use an antenna, you need a converter box. There are going to be lots of people with digital TVs watching analog quality because of this. Thanks for doing your part to destroy the myth.
yep thank you
yep thank you
On my setup, the TV …
On my setup, the TV has multiple inputs (input 1, 2, 3, etc.), so the converter box is simply one of several inputs. Then you use your TV’s remote to cycle through the input devices. So Input 1 may be your converter box, Input 2 your DVD player, Input 3 a gaming device, and so forth.
Does that answer your question?