[Electronics-talk] Digital TV options for TV radios

Kenlawrence124 at aol.com 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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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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