[Electronics-talk] Digital TV Options for TV Radios

[Steve Jacobson]

Sorry, maybe I was not clear.  I'm not looking for why this or that isn't as convenient, we already know it isn't.  I want to try to help people find options that might fill 
specific gaps.  The idea of the FM transmitter is not suggested as a way of having total access because it would be  available in rooms where the remotes won't 
reach even if you have them.  Where it is an option is if you have a favorite newscast or TV show and want to be able to move around while it is on.  Cordless 
headphones are also an option here.  This change has pros and cons for everybody including us, and we're hit harder is some ways that will have to be worked out 
over time.  However, there are some approaches that persons not familiar with electronics will not have considered, and we might be able to help in that way.

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson

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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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