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Across the Fence:  What's this weird TV nonsense about?  |
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farmgirl blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
777 Posts
Lea
TN
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 Posted - Dec 11 2007 : 9:54:50 PM
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Grace, I'm still giggling about your post. But I'm with you 100%. I didn't even know all of this was going on. We only get 1 station and I've been after my husband to just get rid of it for some time now. I think I'll just keep this quiet and look really puzzled when it finally stops working! LOL - not really, but I'd like to.
Blessings, Lea
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - Dec 12 2007 : 12:44:59 PM
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I love a good giggle!!
All this talk reminded me while arranging my shop it was time to redo the duct tape on the bunny ears. I took my time to get it just right - not a buckle, bubble or wrinkle in my tape job. You know it is a REAL skill which has taken years to master. I am not sure why I took so long because I only us the TV to watch movies that I check out from my library or my stash that are around 12 years old. To think that there are people in the world who have never seen a TV let alone worry if there wires are crossed. I am glad to know that I am not the only one in the US who does not want or need to live by airwaves. I think I will go out and play with the goat ears and see if I pick up Desparte Barnwives.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Dec 12 2007 : 1:33:24 PM
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Hey Grace, our rabbit ears have tin foil on them  Better reception for the 2 channels we DO get :)
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
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kitchensqueen
True Blue Farmgirl
521 Posts
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
Posted - Dec 12 2007 : 7:18:23 PM
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we have one of those tvs ( digital) and a digital antenna. honestly I like it. We have better reception and about 3 timers as many channels with out paying for cable and all the nasty shows that goes with that. I never had reception this well with our rabbit ears that we retired 5 months ago. In this area most of the extra channels are educational channels like PBS type stuff and that is just the type of TV I like.
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
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Dixie_Amazon
True Blue Farmgirl
125 Posts
Dennise
Baton Rouge
LA
USA
125 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2008 : 07:28:09 AM
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Today the National Telecommunication and Information Administration will begin accepting requests of two $40 coupons to be used toward the purchase of digital converter boxes for older TVs. The converter boxes are expected to cost between $50 and $70. Apply online at https://www.dtv2009.gov/
Dennise with 2 n's
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Edited by - Dixie_Amazon on Jan 01 2008 08:15:52 AM |
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SarahJ
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Shreveport
Louisiana
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Posted - Jan 01 2008 : 07:45:01 AM
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Just FYI, this switch from analogue to digital has actually be over a decade in the making. I remember studying the congressional act that dictated this transition back in the late 90's in my media studies class. Back in (I think) 1996, Congress passed the act that required all networks to transition to digital. So, it has been coming for a while. |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2008 : 10:14:17 AM
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We have never had cable or satelite and with hubby's bad hannel surfing tendencies, it would only make it worse.
We have been bracing for this swich too. We are thinking about buying a flat screen anyway and most these days are already digital I think??? But for the smaller sets in other rooms, not sure what we'll do.
It irks me about the whole $$ issue too. Will the receivers be 100 or more!? If that's the case, who needs it evn with those 40.00 coupons! Most times in the summer we are outside playin' in the dirt 'till sundown anyway. |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2008 : 10:17:28 AM
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I think it is a good change too because you get more stations and the picture is more clear. However, I really don't like being told that I have to do it. I feel it is just a way for the TV manufacturers, cable, and satellite companies to rope us into spending more money. Think maybe they had some lobbyists in Washington, DC in order to get this law passed??
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2008 : 10:51:49 AM
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I agree with Kay as usual. I tend to be Libertarian in my thinking. The minimum government involvement in my life the better.
Farmgirl hug,
Patricia
Proud Farmgirl Sister #19
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
885 Posts
Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
885 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2008 : 11:18:54 AM
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All in all this is just an upgrade in new technology....no different really than the phone companies going to fiber optic lines. As for satellities knowing where we are, the government knows where we are anyway ever looked at google earth, I can see anyones house I want, and I have nothing to hide anyway.
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
885 Posts
Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
885 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2008 : 11:21:00 AM
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A footnote here....if you are going online with your computer anyone and everyone knows where you are and can trace you. If you want to be incognito get rid of the computer first.
Kathy |
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carmeniris
Farmgirl in Training
24 Posts
Carmen
Little Falls
Minnesota
USA
24 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2008 : 2:59:14 PM
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| I had decided that once my Direct TV two year contract was up (in about 3 months) I was getting rid of it. I'm tired of paying so much for so few good shows. So, I got a DVD player to just rent movies that I really want to see. Problem is that with the change that is coming, the new complient DVD player and my two year old television are not compatible. None of the ads mentioned that detail. So, I guess I'll watch movies on my 5 year old laptop until the DVD are no longer compatible with it. Question-does the National Telecommunication and Information Administration work for us or for the TV makers? I guess I'll be converting my TV to a plant stand. As to being tracked by the government, that's why I have a cell phone. Don't want to keep them guessing. |
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JessieMae
True Blue Farmgirl
702 Posts
Jessie
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2008 : 11:55:11 AM
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| My technology-addicted husband told me that in additon to all the reasons everyone else has listed here for the switch, the change in frequencies is also necessary to open up additional frequencies for emergency responders. Don't know how accurate that is, but that may be another reason. |
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Peanut
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jennifer
Waverly
Virginia
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 2:37:34 PM
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Thank you to Dixie Amazon!!!
My husband thought he was being a real smarty-pants when he told me about these coupons. Imagine his suprise when I told him I'd already registered for TWO of them!!
Ohhhhh... I lovvvveee being smarter once in a while! :)
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