MrD
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Hi all,
I just went out last weekend on my first camping trip of '08. and it occured to me that with this new digital (DTV) signal coming in FEB '09 I may have to get a converter for my trailer. I have been ignoring the information about this since I have cable at home, but I didn't think about the trailer until this weekend. I know a lot of you have dishes, but those that don't, have you thought about what you are going to do?
Mike
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Dennis Bham
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Mike,
If you will go to this site: www.dtv2009.gov
and sign up, the federal government will mail you two $40.00 certificates that can be used at local stores like Walmart, etc. to purchase 2 DTV converter boxes that can be used with your old analog TVs for digital over the air reception. The manufacturers are building converters that will cost as little as $40.00
Dennis
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sclark
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I will be getting a converter for the RV. Will not be doing anything to the antenna, as it will work just fine with the digital signals. Good luck.
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Peg Leg
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I just finished bolting down an HDTV so I don't have to move it when traveling. The antenna and amplifier work just fine on HD.
I have a LG for the TT and a JVC in the house. The LG will recieve signals that the JVC won't, this is with both hooked to the same antenna that's 30' high and no amplifier.
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Gaffer
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I've been looking at this issue since early Janurary and I'll share what I've found. I applied on 1/13/08 on-line and just recieved the coupons (they look like credit cards) on 4/8/08. Second, they're only good for 90 days from the date of printing and by the time you get them you'll only have about 75 days left to use them. Third, the best features and hardware improvments only are available on very few models out of almost 70 brands and product lines. The best features include: analog pass through when powered off, s-video output, smart antenna, and a signal strength meter. I won't try and explain all those features as to value but they are the things most of us will want. Out of the almost 70 converter boxes listed on the Gov. web site more than half aren't even being built yet and might not even be available until late this year. At this time no big box retailer has any models with all the desirable features I listed above. The best models I've found are from an unheard of brand; Max Media. Their current model #MMDTVB03 (it may have analog pass through when off but has all the other features)is almost impossible to find at this time and a new model that won't be out until June the Max Media #MMDTVB02 which has all the features. The Philco TB100HH9 and the better Philco TB150HH9 have most of the features. Others that (I think) are not yet in production but could have most or all features are the Echostar TR-40 and the Digital Stream DX8700. If any of you find any of these models available let us all know.
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randy&shereen
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Just got a "Insignia" which is the Best Buy house brand for $59.95 plus tax less the $40.00 coupon. Can't believe that it made my antenna picture look as good or better than my DirecTV picture. Don't know about if analog signal will pass thru but will try it later. Randy
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Roy T
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My RV is new enough I don't have to worry about it. At least that will free up some money for something else.
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wild acres
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The new RV View from camping world, has them for $59.99. Don't know if they are any good, or if you can apply the coupons toward them. Hope this helps. John
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DutchmenSport
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... or just buy a new television that is digital ready!
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Traveling Texans
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I may be out of place here but I understand that the change over will not effect Dish, Direct, or Cable users. It is only those that are working off antennas. is that correct?
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