Last Call for Analog TV

[admin]

Ready or not the analog deadline is almost here. Although many TV networks have already switched to digital broadcasts there are still many hold-outs among major networks that have kept analog service. It seems the government is serious about Friday’s deadline. Even President Barack Obama promises it’s for real this time.

Discuss "Last Call for Analog TV" here. Read the article.

 

[Adam]

I forgot about this, since I have a converter box.

I guess the delivery of my new TV tomorrow is good timing.

 

[just-some-guy]

SD blows. good ridence...

 

[Adam]

SD blows. good ridence...

Unfortunately, "digital" doesn't equal "HD." However, it's a required step to get there, so it's nice. I really like the increased clarity of the over-the-air picture versus analog. Tremendous improvement (once I could get the signal ).

 

[bandphan]

I forgot about this, since I have a converter box.

I guess the delivery of my new TV tomorrow is good timing.

which display did you get adam?

 

[Adam]

which display did you get adam?

The Panasonic TC-P50G10. I took the advice of people on here (you being no small player) and went with plasma. I'm looking forward to it!

 

[bandphan]

The Panasonic TC-P50G10. I took the advice of people on here (you being no small player) and went with plasma. I'm looking forward to it!

you will truly enjoy the new set, congrats

and i have put on a few pounds but hey, eating has been taking the place of harp

 

[Adam]

...eating has been taking the place of harp

Fear not. I picked up my first six-pack of Harp about a week or so ago (also because of you ). Tasty, tasty. I'll try to carry on the legacy.

EDIT: Btw, are you trying to cut back on the drinking? If so, kudos. I'm about a one-beer-a-night guy, myself. Just too much of a lightweight.

 

[bandphan]

Fear not. I picked up my first six-pack of Harp about a week or so ago (also because of you ). Tasty, tasty. I'll try to carry on the legacy.

EDIT: Btw, are you trying to cut back on the drinking? If so, kudos. I'm about a one-beer-a-night guy, myself. Just too much of a lightweight.

Cutting way back if i could stop at one i wouldnt drink Im at 50% less and food is taking Harps place

 

[Wayde Robson]

Gratz Adam, I am a Panny Plasma fan myself. I enjoy one of last year's, slightly older.

Harp is a good choice also.

 

[Seth=L]

It's great how a thread about switching over to digital broadcasting submitted by admin has turned into a congratulatory thread concerning Adam finally getting a non-SD JVC tv.

 

[Adam]

It's great how a thread about switching over to digital broadcasting submitted by admin has turned into a congratulatory thread concerning Adam finally getting a non-SD JVC tv.

Don't forget about the Harp.

 

[Adam]

Some analog stations are still on here tonight.

 

[just-some-guy]

Unfortunately, "digital" doesn't equal "HD." However, it's a required step to get there, so it's nice. I really like the increased clarity of the over-the-air picture versus analog. Tremendous improvement (once I could get the signal ).

indeed. we have a sd set in the dining room. after todays switchover, the quality is noticably better, i was suprised. i was planning on replacing the sd set soon, but will hold out for a while.


tonights selection...... never had a HARPS. perhaps i will try it.

 

[Adam]

tonights selection...

Which one is first?

I'm starting with a Moosehead Light.

 

[just-some-guy]

3-1-1 in that order, and goin ... watchin JEFF BECK on PALLADIA HD right now.
swans d1080mkII & sub120 crankin away, sounds darned good.

3-1-2 now

 

[skizzerflake]

Conan just did a countdown to midnight. After that I switched my TV over to the antenna input and got a big nothing on all 3 network channels....it was just like the end of the world for a couple minutes. The end of a format era that began about 1939. TV as I grew up with it is GONE GONE GONE.

 

[Warpdrv]

Good riddance Analog...