[Electronics-talk] Digital TV Options for TV Radios

[Gerald Levy]

Another problem I thought of that would complicate the use of a DTV 
converter box with a wireless FM transmitter is that these boxes can only be 
operated by their included remote control units.  This means that you have 
to be in the same room as the box to change channels, adjust volume and the 
like.  Some boxes have only a front-panel power button and no other 
controls, which is seldom mentioned in the product description.  So if the 
remote gets lost or damaged, you're out of business.  And none of these 
boxes display the channel number on the front panel, so it still has to be 
connected to a TV if you want visual confirmation of the selected channel. 
Don't think that you can simply memorize the channel lineup.  Many stations 
broadcast a number of digital subchannels in addition to the main channel, 
so it would be impossible to know for sure what channel you're on without 
some kind of visual feedback.

Gerald
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Jacobson" <steve.jacobson at visi.com>
To: <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 12:25 PM
Subject: [Electronics-talk] Digital TV Options for TV Radios


> This seems like a good project to direct at those of us hear who have an 
> interest in experimenting.  On another list, frustration was expressed 
> over the fact that the TV
> radios that many of us use won't work as TV stations go digital.  I 
> suggested some alternatives, but it would be good if those of us who don't 
> mind experimenting could
> come up with some ideas that we specifically know work.
>
> Do any of you have experience with digital converter boxes with audio 
> outputs?  My understanding is that audio outputs are not uncommon, but how 
> common are they
> on boxes covered by the coupons?
>
> When audio outputs are available, one suggestion I made was that there are 
> several FM transmitters around that might allow a digital converter to 
> make the audio
> available through an FM radio anywhere in the house.  These devices seem 
> to come and go.  Has anyone purchased an FM transmitter during the past 
> month or two
> that they like?  I have several, but they are all a couple of years old. 
> This approach isn't as good as a TV radio, but it would afford some 
> portability around the house.
>
> Does anyone make a truly portable digital converter?  I suspect the demand 
> for such a thing would be very small, but who knows.
>
> Any ideas might be helpful as we see analog TV disappear.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Steve Jacobson
>
>
>
>
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