Analog TV broadcasts to end by 2009

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    Any one know about this Analog TV broadcasts to end by 2009? What exactly is the difference between broadcast.. I have heard that if you have a newer tv it will pick up the digital signal.. ? How do you know if it has the digital signal?
     
    netlasher, Jan 7, 2008 IP
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    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    What country are you in?

    In Australia (and I guess everywhere else) you need a set top box to receive and decode digital terrestrial television signals. It's no big deal, a cheap n nasty STB is only about AUD$40 and the pic quality is excellent - and if you have a HD TV, then you'll be able to view HD broadcasts in all their glory.

    Some newer TVs have a digital receiver/tuner built in.

    I don't give a crap about analog TV, I can't pick it up here anyway :)

    This is an au site, but it's worth a read: http://www.dba.org.au/
     
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    United States.. I just started to find some more info.. its pretty interesting.. I am getting a good idea though.
     
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    If you have cable tv it does not matter old tv will still work. If you use antenna you need converter box to get tv signals.
     
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    Start using cable dude.
     
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    Most households in my country already has cable tv so it does not affect us that much.
     
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    They do no have provide cable to my cave.
     
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    what about that digital chip inside the newer tvs?
     
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    Just a heads up for those in the USA. Your government is giving away free coupons to purchase a digital receiver for when the analog broadcasts stop in 2009.
    Go here: https://dtv2009.gov
     
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    At least the viewers can expect a delight with the latest digital technology, which is common in developing countries :)
     
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