Chronicle reader lesfoster verizon.net offers his success story and this advice if you plan to tackle the project: "I have a 2002 vintage TV that is "HDTV ready," that is, no digital tuner. I purchased an HDTV OTA receiver - not an analog converter. It only has digital output. I mention this as background for the following antenna success story.

I used a 1960 vintage antenna that had been lying unused in the attic for 30 years. The antenna is in the attic of a single-story ranch aimed to south Grand Rapids. I receive WOOD Channel 8, WXSP Channel 8-2, WXMI Channel 17, WGVU Channel 35 and WTLJ Channel 54. I also have intermittent reception on WOTV Channel 41. Maybe after the switch.

The reception is as good or better than cable, either standard digital or 720 1080 HDTV, whatever the particular channel broadcast. Not real cheap, but if I could receive Channel 3, which may be possible after the switch, it would be feasible to eliminate cable completely. According to the antennaweb.org site, the Grand Rapids channels are just over 50 miles away.

Note that WZZM Channel 13 broadcasts from the Grant area, only about 20 miles from Muskegon. The digital antennas advertised assume that most digital broadcast are on the higher UHF channels shorter wavelength, not the lower VHF channels longer wavelength. In this area, all three major network channels will use the lower VHF channels as their final DTV channels. Channel 8 DTV is Channel 7, and Channel 13's final DTV channel will be 13.

See www.michguide.com. The wavelengths for channels 7 and 8 are 31 and 32 inches. Keep this in mind if your try to build your own antenna." Here are some Web sites with further information: For information about the switch to digital TV, visit www.pbs.org digitaltv. For information on the DTV converter box coupon program and to apply for coupons, visit www.dtv2009.gov.

Source: http://blog.mlive.com/beentheredonethat/2009/02/building_you~.html

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Welcome! News - Vizio VX20L 20-inch Widescreen LCD HDTV Review Vizio VX20L 20-inch Widescreen LCD HDTV Review It seems like all you see today is flat panel monitors and TV's and that's basically true. LCD's take up far less space, they weigh less and most importantly they look MUCH better than their CRT counterparts.

Today we will be looking at the VX20L 20-inch Widescreen LCD HDTV from Vizio. The 20-inch size makes it perfect for the dual solution for a TV and computer monitor. Something you would use in a dorm room or even as a spare monitor. Let's take a look.

Introduction

It seems like all you see today is flat panel monitors and TV's and that's basically true. LCD's take up far less space, they weigh less and most importantly they look MUCH better than their CRT counterparts. Today we will be looking at the VX20L 20-inch Widescreen LCD HDTV from Vizio. The 20-inch size makes it perfect for the dual solution for a TV and computer monitor. Something you would use in a dorm room or even as a spare monitor. This HDTV features a 1366 x 768 (720p) native resolution, built-in HDTV tuner, and HDMI input. Let's take a look...

General Features:
- Vizio Grade B* (meets our Grade A requirements)
- Stylish design
- 20-inch Color TFT Active Matrix LCD panel with Anti-Static and hard coated surface
- High resolution 1366 x 768 pixels wide screen
- 16:9 ratio
- 160 degree horizontal and 140 degree vertical viewing angles
- 8 ms response time
- 6-bit, 16.7 Million colors
- Brightness: 450 cd/m2
- Contrast Ratio: 700:1 (Typical)
- Internal ATSC QAM/NTSC Tuner
- Display Compatibility: HDTV (1080i*)
- Signal Compatibility: 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 720p (HDTV), 1080i* (HDTV)
- V-Chip for Parental Control
- Wall mounting capable
- Includes Remote Control
- Power: 100 - 240V 50/60 Hz 2A

Connections:
- One (1) Coaxial RF (ATSC/QAM/NTSC)
- One (1) HDMI with HDCP (plus Stereo Audio RCA for DVI source)
- One (1) Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio
- One (1) RGB (PC) plus stereo audio
- One (1) Composite Video
- One (1) S-Video (AV-S) plus Stereo Audio
- Headphone in jack

Dimensions:
- 15.6 x 20 x 8.4-inches (H x W x D, approximate w/stand)

Packaging
We received the display directly from Geeks.com. As always it came very quickly and was well packed. The display itself comes in its retail package, which is very colorful and has a picture of the display on the front. On the side you will find all of the features and specifications.

Opening the box up the display is nicely protected with large pieces of Styrofoam and wrapped with plastic. There was no screen protector on the display, but there were no visible scratches. Once we get everything out of the box we have the HDTV, remote, and a piece of paper that tells us where to download the manual.

Source: http://jonnyguru.com/modules.php

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You probably don't care. Digital TV Transition delayed until June. Do you hold viewing parties for season premieres, award shows or season finales? On June 12, 2009, at 11:59 p.m., Is this the end to your viewing parties? Or to free TV? Will you need to replace your current TV with a newer, digital model?

Q: Is digital television more expensive than analog television? A: No. Traditional, non-cable television programs will continue to be free! Q: If I currently have cable service, is there anything else I need to do to prepare for the switch? A: If you have cable service, there is nothing else you would need to do. However, if other TV sets in the house are not connected to cable and they receive their signals with an antenna, each of these sets will need a digital TV converter box.

Q: What is a digital TV converter box? A: A digital TV converter box hooks up to a conventional analog TV set, allowing it to receive digital broadcasts. Q: Will my current television still work with off-air signals after June 12, 2009? A: Yes, as long as you have a digital TV converter box and an appropriate antenna.

Q: What specific techniques can I use to determine if my current television antenna is acceptable for digital reception or whether a new antenna is required? Q: Is there such a thing as a "digital" antenna or an "HDTV" antenna? The complete IEEE FAQ can be found online at www.IEEE.org.

Additionally, the FCC has issued a number of very helpful consumer advisories on the DTV transition at: www.dtv.gov publications.html. Courtesy of ARAcontent Blast is The Online Magazine Posted at 11:55 a.m. You probably don't care."

February 18, 2009 at 2:26 pm what about the stations that turn off their analog signals and refuse to transmit a digital signal?if you stay in savannah georgia then you won't be able to watch PBS over the air because they turned off their analog signal and now they are not broadcasting any digital signals.they used to transmit a very weak digital signal when they were transmitting an analog signal but after turning off their analog signal they also turned off their weak digital signal.

Source: http://blastmagazine.com/the-magazine/technology/2009/02/dig~

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