TV goes byby

teenagegunwacho · 02-11-2008, 07:15 PM

I heard that sometime next year a TV other than cable will be shut down does anyone know about this
the only thing that it has to do with survival is that if you have a battery operated TV to use in shtf it could be almost useless.

ezearln · 02-11-2008, 07:30 PM

Take a deep breath teenage. they are telling you the the signal generated to broadcast televison will change in 2009 not that television broadcasts will end. I am probably going to mess this up but I believe the date is in Feb 2009 when the FCC will require shifting from NstB (I think thats right) to a digital signal. Older TV's aren't capable of receiving and interpetting this new signal and converting it. If you are on Cable or a satellite you won't be affected. If you're receiving "Broadcast" TV signals then you either need a digital capable Television or a converter box.... Not really anything to get too worked up over.

billy · 02-11-2008, 08:12 PM

I HAVENT WATCHED TV OR TURNED ON A RADIO IN WELL OVER A YEAR.

two-70 · 02-11-2008, 08:27 PM

Well Billy don't feel so alone lol, i dont watch tv but i do listen to a lot of Christian radio

billy · 02-11-2008, 08:28 PM

i read and play with my computer.

ArkansasHunter · 02-11-2008, 08:48 PM

Uncle Sugar has a web site some where, where he'll send you a 40 rebate check when the transitions is made from analog to Digital.
You can ask for as many as you need.
In other words you'll need to buy a converter and I noticed the other day Wal Mart had a display of them already for sale.
I had the site written down some where and I can't find it...A.H

Wingwiper · 02-12-2008, 11:31 AM

ANALOG TVs willl be no longer be sold or supported after 2009. To pick up a Digital signal you will need to purcahse a converter to translate the digital or Satellite to the ANANOLG INPUT on your TV.

tlarkin · 02-12-2008, 11:34 AM

I haven't had cable TV in like 4 years and I don't even watch tv really except for maybe sports.

Just wait for IP TV, that will be the greatest thing ever and I may actually buy into that. Until then, Cable TV is just one giant rip off.

Big Dog · 02-12-2008, 05:39 PM

I'm on rabbit ears myself - still blissfully living in the middle 20th century . . .

I just watch The Simpsons, Antiques Roadshow, and the occasional nature or history special. I can lose TV all-together, if the cost is too high. Now, screw with my 'Golden Oldies' on radio, then we got a fight going . . .

damage855 · 02-12-2008, 10:53 PM

Big Dog me too. The wife and I went out got a nice new flatscreen tv and it still has rabbit ears on it. If I want to see somthing fancy i will rent a movie.

SwedeSteve · 02-13-2008, 08:03 AM

I just GOTTA HAVE a TV!!!! I don't have anything else that big to just sit there and collect dust! But it does come in handy for a frozen winter's day and the grandchildren are over. How else would we watch "Tranformers" for the 39th time?

mos19k · 02-13-2008, 09:39 AM

Hi, my name's MOS19K and I'm a TV addict.

I love my TV, I have satellite in each room and I've been known to have all of them on so as I walk from one room to the next I can keep watching.

nighthawk80 · 02-13-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mos19k

Hi, my name's MOS19K and I'm a TV addict.

I love my TV, I have satellite in each room and I've been known to have all of them on so as I walk from one room to the next I can keep watching.

Ha ha has ha

ArkansasHunter · 02-13-2008, 10:42 AM

My son loves his T.V time too...He says it's his hobby...I guess thats possible...A.H

CrazyIvan · 02-13-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by teenagegunwacho

I heard that sometime next year a TV other than cable will be shut down does anyone know about this
the only thing that it has to do with survival is that if you have a battery operated TV to use in shtf it could be almost useless.

They are changing all signals to digital from analog. Which means you will need a digital tuner. If you have cable or satellite, you already have a digital tuner. You will not need to buy a new tv. Most late model TV's have a built-in digital tuner anyway. But, even if you have an old TV with a Satellite Receiver, you are fine just like that.

As far as a baterry operated TV, most of those have analog tuners and they will be obsolete without a digital tuner, so they will be good for picking up radio signals, but no tv. It is my understanding, however, that they will leave some of the analog transmitting infrastructure in place for times of disaster or whatever, but will not be used unless it is in such a situation as that.

andrew cochran · 02-14-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by damage855

Big Dog me too. The wife and I went out got a nice new flatscreen tv and it still has rabbit ears on it. If I want to see somthing fancy i will rent a movie.

Your kidden me! I thought I was the only one with rabbit ears! I really don't watch much tv. When it changes I probubly won't even bother to do anything.

Wingwiper · 02-14-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyIvan

They are changing all signals to digital from analog. Which means you will need a digital tuner. If you have cable or satellite, you already have a digital tuner. You will not need to buy a new tv. Most late model TV's have a built-in digital tuner anyway. But, even if you have an old TV with a Satellite Receiver, you are fine just like that.

As far as a baterry operated TV, most of those have analog tuners and they will be obsolete without a digital tuner, so they will be good for picking up radio signals, but no tv. It is my understanding, however, that they will leave some of the analog transmitting infrastructure in place for times of disaster or whatever, but will not be used unless it is in such a situation as that.

I know why they call you crazy....

You remind me of Gilda Radner, NEVER MIND.... Digital SIGNAL and not digital display or varac tuner or mechanical tuner or digital tuner, SIGNAL, Digital SIGNAL.........

Deersniper · 03-12-2008, 10:29 AM

I heard FM radio will be doing the same thing. There was a notice to that effect on a little walk man I bought recently. Nothing but stupidity and lies on those channels any way. Let's just all put them on the curb next Monday and see how long it takes for the troops to arrive. We quit taking the paper and they still throw it in our yard.They must keep up the indoctrination. We exchange videos with friends and are not missing much. Brittany who?

damage855 · 03-12-2008, 12:58 PM

I finnaly upgraded and got an outdoor antanea that is digital ready and was suprised how many stations are already brodcasting! I went from about 10channells to 42! among those channels are 2 weather channels that brodcast local wheather and information 24/7 and the picture quality is as good if not better than cable. I am sold on the idea now. all I had to do was buy the antane and thats it no more cable or satalite bills!

DWARREN123 · 03-12-2008, 07:53 PM

Time to start collecting some good books.

02-11-2008, 07:15 PM	#1
teenagegunwacho Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The South Posts: 123	TV goes byby I heard that sometime next year a TV other than cable will be shut down does anyone know about this the only thing that it has to do with survival is that if you have a battery operated TV to use in shtf it could be almost useless.

02-11-2008, 07:30 PM	#2
ezearln Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 3,175	Take a deep breath teenage. they are telling you the the signal generated to broadcast televison will change in 2009 not that television broadcasts will end. I am probably going to mess this up but I believe the date is in Feb 2009 when the FCC will require shifting from NstB (I think thats right) to a digital signal. Older TV's aren't capable of receiving and interpetting this new signal and converting it. If you are on Cable or a satellite you won't be affected. If you're receiving "Broadcast" TV signals then you either need a digital capable Television or a converter box.... Not really anything to get too worked up over. __________________ "You can have my Freedom when I'm done with it!"

02-11-2008, 08:12 PM	#3
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,106 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	I HAVENT WATCHED TV OR TURNED ON A RADIO IN WELL OVER A YEAR. __________________

02-11-2008, 08:27 PM	#4
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,778	Well Billy don't feel so alone lol, i dont watch tv but i do listen to a lot of Christian radio __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

02-11-2008, 08:28 PM	#5
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,106 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	i read and play with my computer. __________________

02-11-2008, 08:48 PM	#6
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,690	Uncle Sugar has a web site some where, where he'll send you a 40 rebate check when the transitions is made from analog to Digital. You can ask for as many as you need. In other words you'll need to buy a converter and I noticed the other day Wal Mart had a display of them already for sale. I had the site written down some where and I can't find it...A.H

02-12-2008, 11:31 AM	#7
Wingwiper Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 789	ANALOG TVs willl be no longer be sold or supported after 2009. To pick up a Digital signal you will need to purcahse a converter to translate the digital or Satellite to the ANANOLG INPUT on your TV.

02-12-2008, 11:34 AM	#8
tlarkin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 1,579	I haven't had cable TV in like 4 years and I don't even watch tv really except for maybe sports. Just wait for IP TV, that will be the greatest thing ever and I may actually buy into that. Until then, Cable TV is just one giant rip off.

02-12-2008, 05:39 PM	#9
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,213	I'm on rabbit ears myself - still blissfully living in the middle 20th century . . . I just watch The Simpsons, Antiques Roadshow, and the occasional nature or history special. I can lose TV all-together, if the cost is too high. Now, screw with my 'Golden Oldies' on radio, then we got a fight going . . . __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

02-12-2008, 10:53 PM	#10
damage855 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina / Lake Norman Posts: 928 Blog Entries: 1	Big Dog me too. The wife and I went out got a nice new flatscreen tv and it still has rabbit ears on it. If I want to see somthing fancy i will rent a movie. __________________ If total goverment control will make us all safer, then why are prisons so dangerous?

02-13-2008, 08:03 AM	#11
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,347 Images: 1	I just *GOTTA HAVE* a TV!!!! I don't have anything else that big to just sit there and collect dust! But it does come in handy for a frozen winter's day and the grandchildren are over. How else would we watch "Tranformers" for the 39th time? __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

02-13-2008, 09:39 AM	#12
mos19k Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 314	Hi, my name's MOS19K and I'm a TV addict. I love my TV, I have satellite in each room and I've been known to have all of them on so as I walk from one room to the next I can keep watching.

02-13-2008, 10:42 AM	#14
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,690	My son loves his T.V time too...He says it's his hobby...I guess thats possible...A.H

03-12-2008, 10:29 AM	#18
Deersniper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,685	Dig signals I heard FM radio will be doing the same thing. There was a notice to that effect on a little walk man I bought recently. Nothing but stupidity and lies on those channels any way. Let's just all put them on the curb next Monday and see how long it takes for the troops to arrive. We quit taking the paper and they still throw it in our yard.They must keep up the indoctrination. We exchange videos with friends and are not missing much. Brittany who?

03-12-2008, 12:58 PM	#19
damage855 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina / Lake Norman Posts: 928 Blog Entries: 1	I finnaly upgraded and got an outdoor antanea that is digital ready and was suprised how many stations are already brodcasting! I went from about 10channells to 42! among those channels are 2 weather channels that brodcast local wheather and information 24/7 and the picture quality is as good if not better than cable. I am sold on the idea now. all I had to do was buy the antane and thats it no more cable or satalite bills! __________________ If total goverment control will make us all safer, then why are prisons so dangerous?

03-12-2008, 07:53 PM	#20
DWARREN123 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BETWEEN TN & KY Posts: 774	Time to start collecting some good books. __________________ Have a nice day!