[Electronics-talk] Digital TV Options for TV Radios

[Brett Winches]

I disagree.  While I only have 12 digital channels at this time, I am
familiar enough with the program formatting and such that 99% of the
time I can tell what channel I am on either by program, or
characteristics of the audio transmitted by the station.  I am amazed at
the subtle differences even with the new  digital technology.  

As for lost remotes, buy two and put one away, grin.  

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[mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 11:43 AM
To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Digital TV Options for TV Radios


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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