Do you agree with Barack Obama? (Digital TV)

Do you agree with Barack Obama? (Digital TV)

Posted by Andy Quayle
January 10, 2009
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For more than a year we have been hammered with announcements that, in February 2009 Analog Television will cease to exist and old ‘rabbit ears’ television receivers will probably not work.

Other countries have managed to make the transition, the Government is issuing coupons to cut the price of a digital receiver, there are countless toll free numbers and web sites set up to help you come out of the stone ages. I’ve even answered questions here.

Comcast is even offering free TV to those who aren’t hooked up to cable yet (with restrictions but they’re helping, ,right?)

However, Barack Obama and the new Presidential Administration aren’t too sure everyone is ready and would like to postpone the Government mandated transition from Analog TV signals to Digital.

What do you think? Should it be postponed?

There are people who have made the effort and made the change, TV Stations have made the changes, and we’ve been subjected to all those PSAs and tests.

Personally I don’t think there should be any delay. A decision was made, the Government mandated the change, resources have been made available.
If you’re not aware, ready or have it together to do something about it, why not!?!?

 

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  • confused
    i don't understand why it has to be mandated, period. i don't like the idea of forcing anyone to do anything. i have cable, for internet purposes, but i know people who use rabbit ears, and what's the big deal if they do. it's a simple life. maybe if i knew WHY the cable companies want everyone to switch, like, is it costing taxpayers money for some sort of rabbit ear airwaves?
  • so what going to be happen for those who are still using the annolog television?
  • digital
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