Posted on 02/18/2007 12:26:45 PM PST by goldstategop
I would think so. Even an older set should be able to with the proper box in the path.
I plan on calling my cable co. when I get home to find out.
I currently have digital Comcast utilizing a set top box with a DVR. This is being viewed on a 7 year old 27" Magnavox TV. I know this setup will not be affected by the loss of analog signal. The only thing I'm not sure about is the other 3 sets I have in the house that get the cable feed without the use of any box at all. I suspect that they will go dark without a converter.
As for dish style TV...I do not know for sure, except to say that a box is required to process the signal received by the dish...and that must convert the signal. How could it not? Only your dish service provider knows for sure. Give them a call.
What's is "TV"?
DIsh and cable will work on old analog sets just fine. Your local air antenna broadcasts are the only ones affected. To get your local on air weather news sports, you will need a digital box.
In other words, no more free TV - I will have to pay money to watch this stuff. Ugh.
There wasn't anything on it except commiecrat campaign broadcasts anyway. The only time i turn on my tv is to play video games anyway. I watch all my movies and cartoons on my computer.
It's like radio -- but with pictures on the dial!
Eh, I like the Simpsons. Sometimes I'll try to watch something on VHF, but I need to tie the rabbit ears with string to even get a picture that syncs properly.
Hopefully the Simpsons wont ruin their way out of a standing contract. The last season has been mostly political hate towards conservatives. Why offend half your target audience? Obvious some of the writers are suffering from Bush Derangement Syndrome. They think insulting our country, armed forces, and president are all around knee slappers. They are wrong.
Guess this 1980's Zenith TV will still function...I have Comcast cable.
Actually, some time ago I went 8 years without watching TV...didn't even have one in the house all that time and didn't miss it. Life was peaceful.
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