[Electronics-talk] Digital TV Options for TV Radios

[Brett Winches]

Steve, 

The Insignias I have (under the coupon)  do have audio output.
Logically this shold work.  I do not have a fm transmitter to test  with
now but likely others here may and can do so.  

What I am hoping for is a truly portable DTV.  I have not seen anything
under 12 inches on the market yet at Target or Best Buy.  I have not
checked the higher level stores like RC Willies or the audiophile
shops.  

A smaller portable would be nice for camping or other activities away
from home or on pattieos or by the hot tup or pool.  

-----Original Message-----
From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Steve Jacobson
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 10:26 AM
To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
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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