p_a_lazar
11-04-2008, 02:17
Brad,
You do NOT have to replace your antenna. Digital TV is being broadcast
on the UHF bands and all TV antennae work just fine, if they work now.
Yes there are "better" HD TV antennae with more elements and better
amps, but you DON'T need them.
Paul
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, brad barton <bbartonwx@...>
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> FYI, If you don't use satellite or over-the-air TV, preferring park
cable when plugged in, I don't believe you have to change anything.
> To make your existing satellite TV work properly, you'll need a
converter box. And if you want all digital HD satellite, you'll need
a new antenna and receiver.
> Fortunately, we don't watch much TV on the road. Brad Barton
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> To: WanderlodgeForum@...: spambate@...: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 00:28:10
+0000Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Replacing the TVs
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> Wallace,You are correct, the converter boxes will work, but....Where
are you going to put the converter box so you can use the remote?Where
are you going to put the box in the bedroom?Going to digital TV will
just make life easier.Paul--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
Wallace Craig wrote:>> It is my understanding that a
converter box will obviate thenecessity to change out the TV set.
Unless of course we are justlooking for a reason to get a digital TV.>
> > Wallace Craig> 95 WLWB 42> Azle, Texas> > --- On Mon, 11/3/08,
p_a_lazar wrote:> > From: p_a_lazar > Subject:
[WanderlodgeForum] Replacing the TVs> To:
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com> Date: Monday, November 3, 2008, 3:37
PM> > With February rapidly approaching, thoughts run to the work
involved> in replacing the TVs for digital models.> > I would think we
can negotiate a better price to have the work> performed "someplace"
or "someplaces".> > I have seen a really nice "conversion" done by
Coachcraft by McDonald> (sp) outside Atlanta. The coach I saw had the
TV relocated to the> center of the front overhead and the electronics
moved to the driver's> side overhead. The storage/electronics areas
had black smoked> glass/Lexan which allows IR (remote control) to
operate and matches> the face of the LCD TV. Looked VERY good.> > I
know some have already done their own or paid others or are like me>
and watching time running out.> > If you have seen good conversions,
please share the info here or much> better would be photos of
completed jobs so we can all get ideas etc.> > I'm actually willing to
negotiate group work if others are interested.> I plan on having my
coach done sometime in January to allow me time to> decide on what and
where.> __________________> This opinion or advice is worth what you
paid for it > > Paul LaZar> Silver Spring, MD> 97 wb43> > > >
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You do NOT have to replace your antenna. Digital TV is being broadcast
on the UHF bands and all TV antennae work just fine, if they work now.
Yes there are "better" HD TV antennae with more elements and better
amps, but you DON'T need them.
Paul
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, brad barton <bbartonwx@...>
wrote:
>
> FYI, If you don't use satellite or over-the-air TV, preferring park
cable when plugged in, I don't believe you have to change anything.
> To make your existing satellite TV work properly, you'll need a
converter box. And if you want all digital HD satellite, you'll need
a new antenna and receiver.
> Fortunately, we don't watch much TV on the road. Brad Barton
00LXiDFW bbartonwx@...
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> To: WanderlodgeForum@...: spambate@...: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 00:28:10
+0000Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Replacing the TVs
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> Wallace,You are correct, the converter boxes will work, but....Where
are you going to put the converter box so you can use the remote?Where
are you going to put the box in the bedroom?Going to digital TV will
just make life easier.Paul--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
Wallace Craig
converter box will obviate thenecessity to change out the TV set.
Unless of course we are justlooking for a reason to get a digital TV.>
> > Wallace Craig> 95 WLWB 42> Azle, Texas> > --- On Mon, 11/3/08,
p_a_lazar
[WanderlodgeForum] Replacing the TVs> To:
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com> Date: Monday, November 3, 2008, 3:37
PM> > With February rapidly approaching, thoughts run to the work
involved> in replacing the TVs for digital models.> > I would think we
can negotiate a better price to have the work> performed "someplace"
or "someplaces".> > I have seen a really nice "conversion" done by
Coachcraft by McDonald> (sp) outside Atlanta. The coach I saw had the
TV relocated to the> center of the front overhead and the electronics
moved to the driver's> side overhead. The storage/electronics areas
had black smoked> glass/Lexan which allows IR (remote control) to
operate and matches> the face of the LCD TV. Looked VERY good.> > I
know some have already done their own or paid others or are like me>
and watching time running out.> > If you have seen good conversions,
please share the info here or much> better would be photos of
completed jobs so we can all get ideas etc.> > I'm actually willing to
negotiate group work if others are interested.> I plan on having my
coach done sometime in January to allow me time to> decide on what and
where.> __________________> This opinion or advice is worth what you
paid for it > > Paul LaZar> Silver Spring, MD> 97 wb43> > > >
------------------------------------> > Yahoo! Groups Links>
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> _________________________________________________________________
> When your life is on the goâtake your life with you.
> http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/115298558/direct/01/
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