Comments on: At Long Last, the DTV Transition Is Upon Us http://gigaom.com/2009/06/11/at-long-last-the-dtv-transition-is-upon-us/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:33:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: S.P. Gass http://gigaom.com/2009/06/11/at-long-last-the-dtv-transition-is-upon-us/#comment-213795 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:57:38 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=53923#comment-213795 Here’s a DTV antenna buyer’s guide if anyone’s interested:

http://lowtechtimes.com/2009/06/05/dtv-antenna-buying-guide/

Personally, I get more stations now so am generally satisfied. However, I’m a little confused about the reason for the switch. Originally, I thought it was to free up bandwidth for emergency services. Now I’m hearing it’s for broadband companies.

]]> By: Good Bye Analog TV, It’s Been Fun « Scott Link Blog http://gigaom.com/2009/06/11/at-long-last-the-dtv-transition-is-upon-us/#comment-213794 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:19:27 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=53923#comment-213794 [...] that the analog spectrum has been freed up, several technologies are gearing up. This makes audio professionals very nervous since a lot of wireless microphone [...]

]]> By: Kurt http://gigaom.com/2009/06/11/at-long-last-the-dtv-transition-is-upon-us/#comment-213793 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:08:02 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=53923#comment-213793 “Still”? I find it impossible to work up even the least bit of sympathy for anyone who has not heeded the constant drumbeat of PSAs and taken advantage of the govt coupons.

This ridiculous boondoggle has cost taxpayers millions. We’re talking about OTA TV, not oxygen. If they aren’t ready, eventually someone will explain it them a little more s-l-o-w-l-y. No one has ever died for lack of Oprah.

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