Comments on: 99 days until the digital TV transition changes TV

By: brayden551

brayden551 — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:58:14 +0000

Mary ,
you will need to scan it on june 12!
i hope this helps!

By: Gadgetress

Gadgetress — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:46:35 +0000

Others have reported the converter boxes are all they need. Here's a link to several reviews of boxes. Also, tonight (Dec. 11, 2008), Cox is hosting a Town Hall meeting in Irvine with the FCC to discuss the transition. Get the details HERE.

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:41:21 +0000

I bought one of the boxes last year and hooked it up to my tv – and promptly disconnected it. The quality is terrible – I can only receive a few channels since you either get the channel or you don’t. With the rabbits ears at least you could tune in a weak signal. The sound is also dreadful – I had to turn the volume all the way up to the point where the tv was buzzing but still can’t hear what’s being said. So I’m definitely looking for alternate service. You mention VIOS and all these super tv options but what about those of us who watch very little tv and are looking for minimal service? AT&T offers basic dish reception for $25 but I can’t find any ratings on whether this is any better than cable – it’s definitely cheaper than what Cox is offering.

By: Gadgetress

Gadgetress — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:21:31 +0000

The transition to digital could actually improve the picture because technically, you either get digital or you don’t. You may need to adjust your antenna — check AntennaWeb.org. And digital broadcasts have already started so you’ll start making use of the converter box as soon as you get it. — Gadgetress

By: Scottie

Scottie — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:16:13 +0000

Will this transition to digital broadcasting improve picture quality/reception over analogue? For example my channel 2 reception sucks but will it improve when the broadcast switches to digital? Also, do you know when the digital broadcasting begins if not already?