Re: [IRCA] OT TV converter boxes

[Russ Edmunds <wb2bjh@xxxxxxxxx>]

--- Mike McKenna <way2twohot@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Patrick,  You may have to save your money and buy an HDTV set.  Lots
> of problems with the converter boxes -- in areas with poor or average
> signal.  Coverage of HDTV is only about HALF or 2/3rds of the Analog
> coverage area.   In your 'fringe area" -- you might not have enough
> signal for the converter to work. 

All true, but if that's the case an HDTV may not help. What you'll need
first is a suitable outdoor antenna. Also remember that many
translators won't be converting right away and LPTV's don't have to.
And cable and satellite TV should already be compatible. The Digistream
( or whatever ) units Radio Shack sells are crap. The best units appear
to be the Zenith ( built by LG ) and the identical except for label
Insignia units sold at Best Buy. Also the Philco's are reportedly good.


Russ Edmunds
Blue Bell, PA ( 360' ASL )
[15 mi NNW of Philadelphia]
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<wb2bjh@xxxxxxxxx>
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