As switch to digital approaches, a few last-minute reminders
But if you use an antenna to watch TV, you'll need a converter box. Depending on where you live, you might not need a replacement antenna. Right about now, it's good to be in the business of installing antennas and TVs. We are busier than we have ever been," said Brett Miller of the Satellite Store. It's a wonderful season for us." But not exactly wonderful for all the TV owners out there who might be confused -- and upset -- about the digital transition.
If you pick up the signal for News Center 16 through an antenna, and you have a converter box, you're probably okay. Before you shell out cash for an HDTV antenna, see if yours works. If you have an antenna now and it's picking up the stations relatively clear, that antenna will work just fine, you don't need to buy a new HD antenna or anything like that," said Ryan Pogue of the Satellite Store.
If you live closer to WNDU's transmitter in South Bend, you're probably okay with an inside antenna. But if you're further away, you might need to use an outside antenna on your roof, or maybe even your attic. If you have any questions about the digital transition, feel free to call the FCC at 1-888-225-5322. Posted by: Linda Location: Peirano on Feb 19, 2009 at 04:57 PM I hooked up my converter box.
How do I get to receive channels? Posted by: Deb Location: Goshen on Feb 14, 2009 at 10:37 PM Todd, thank you for your advice. I will try that and hopefully it will work as well for me as it did for you. Posted by: kb9ymx Location: roseland on Feb 14, 2009 at 03:19 PM the switch to digital is being done in hopes of freeing up frequency spectrum's.
Simple terms the analog TV's use a lot of signal area and the switch to digital gives the FCC more freq's to auction off to the highest bidder. Many economically challenged people have had to ditch cable and sat TV from losing jobs, more distressing is the time limit for the coupons(they expire in a few weeks after ordered.)
Some TV's if it has a fine tuner may still work and just like analog show snow sometimes in signal fade - you have to wait till analog is off to see unfortunately. USA. Posted by: Todd Location: South Bend on Feb 14, 2009 at 08:53 AM Deb, you might try moving the antenna closer to a window.
It should also be pointed in the direction of the towers which in South Bend area is the fair grounds off of the bypass. You can extend that cable if you need to. I did this and have had no problems. There is no such thing as an HDTV antenna.. Most just do not include the rabbit ears for VHF which you don't need in this area anyhow. Posted by: THE KING Location: S.B.
Feb 14, 2009 at 07:45 AM Can someone please tell me why there are actually neanderthals left that don't have cable!! Posted by: MANY HA HA S Location: LAZY TOWN on Feb 14, 2009 at 06:40 AM I wish ALL the area stations would just switch,so I can hear all the crybabies cry. They were too lazy or stupid and now are caught with the pants down in public. HA,HA,HA, HA.
Posted by: Cthulhu Location: Mishawaka on Feb 14, 2009 at 01:31 AM I keep hearing about all of this stuff and I feel glad I don't watch tv at all but just read the news online. Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 13, 2009 at 11:08 PM the analog comes in WAY clearer than the digital here. The digital is choppy and freezes Posted by: Aaron on Feb 13, 2009 at 08:36 PM Whats the point? The same old judges will be elected anyway. Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 13, 2009 at 08:00 PM Great job WNDU!! TV is beyond me..
TV! Posted by: David Location: South Bend on Feb 13, 2009 at 07:57 PM Interesting. However this works both ways. I can decide to take the tv, turn it off. I'm thinking my quality of life is going to improve in just a few days.
Posted by: Deb Location: Goshen on Feb 13, 2009 at 07:27 PM I have both the converter box and an HDTV antenna and when I can get the signal the picture is very clear. I don't like the fact that I don't always get a clear picture because of the freezing of the screen or sometimes I just can't get this station in at all. I have the most problems with this channel and channel 25.
I live in an apartment building, so putting up an outdoor antenna is not an option for me. Is this the best I can look forward to? WNDU News Poll There are currently no active polls at this time. Click here to view other polls on our site and past poll results. Most Popular Headlines 1. One person dead, one in critical condition after car collides with train 2. Driver and child injured in collision with snowplow 3. Inmate escapes from Kosciusko County Jail 6. Non-stop snow causes slick roads 7.
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