HDTV is yelling at our threshold and you'll have to let it in!
Will you be in the dark Feb 17, 2009? Better read on!
A few dates to remember!
March 1, 2007: Any component that has an analog TV tuner must also allow a digital tuner.
February 17, 2009: A governing authorization requires that all full-power TV broadcasters stop broadcasting analog signals and turn to 100% digital broadcasting by THIS DATE!!! This transition will primarily change nearly 15-20 million TV viewers who rely on local over-the-air broadcasts received via antenna. Consumers who concur to Directv or Dish TV shouldn't undergo any delay in those services. If needful, your Cable or Dish provider will render a digital set-top box that will work with your TV.
Ok, what do I need to do?
For continuing reception after the 2009 cutoff, all of you out there with your old-fashioned TVs (analog-only tuners) will need to be engaged to a digital-to-analog converter box, or replaced by a new HDTV with a built-in digital tuner. As of now these device boxes will sell for between $50 and $70. These will be accessible to the public really soon!
If you opt out for the "stand alone" device box don't be mistaken that you will have a high definition signal, you will be receiving a digital signal alright but like the boxes title, it's converting it back to analog! Also if you currently subscribe to DIRECTV® or DISH®, your HD satellite receiver will most likely include an over-the-air HD receiver to get your localised HDTV stations.
Let me add something to this tho'... most all your Cable and Satellite companies will charge you extra (ordinarily around $10/month more) to get your local High def signals via there receiver! If you select this way and your ok with $10 fee your set to go! Your remaining choice?... Get your own over-the-air (OTA) HDTV antenna and keep the $120/year! The antenna is cheap and actually you will get a better image than via your cable or Dish provider's box! How?... When you get your Hi def signal via your own hd antenna your are getting a (pure) 100% digital uncompressed signal! Getting your signal through a Dish/Cable provider causes the HD signal to get compressed (squeezed smaller) in order for your provider to carry along with all the other channels their providing you!
Go ahead and let'em in!
Hdtv is fast coming but it's ok. Having the noesis of the options you have to decide upon will make it simple to open the door!
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