[Electronics-talk] Digital TV options for TV radios
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Kenlawrence124 at aol.com
Fri Feb 20 19:28:02 UTC 2009
Hi Steve, Ken here. Not sure how good this will do, but with all the talk
of HD radio, if a portable radio is ever developed, would that make it
possible for reception of a Digital audio signal for TV too? That's a big if since
it's been five years of Hype, and we still don't have a portable HD radio.
And these idiots in the broadcast industry can't figure out why people aren't
switching to it. When the HD champions say It's time to upgrade, my question
is Upgrade to What? it crystal clear and free is all they talk about never
Content. That's what I hope is different about digital TV transition. More
channels is great, but is there something blind or sighted will watch? I
would hope we get the classic TV channel that is on digital. If you go to
Detroit this summer, you will see it on the secondary channel of the ABC station,
WXYZ think that's Channel seven. I bet it's been a while since you saw
Emergency, Adam twelve, or It Takes a Thief Huh?
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1. Digital TV Options for TV Radios (Steve Jacobson)
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Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:25:50 -0600
From: "Steve Jacobson" <steve.jacobson at visi.com>
Subject: [Electronics-talk] Digital TV Options for TV Radios
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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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