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DTV - Answers to the Most-Asked Questions about digital television

posted on June 2, 2009 at 4:18 PM

This program answers the most-asked questions about DTV, digital television, and reception.

Smart Antennas

posted on January 21, 2009 at 1:55 PM

Smart Antennas Description of a "Smart Antenna."

Why are stations changing their channel numbers?

posted on January 9, 2009 at 6:20 PM

Why are stations changing their call numbers?

Why do you need an antenna for DTV even if you didn't need one for analog?

posted on January 9, 2009 at 5:44 PM

Why do you need an antenna for DTV even if you didn't need one for analog? Why do you need an antenna for DTV even if you didn't need one for analog?

Why do you need to know if your local channel is UHF or VHF?

posted on January 9, 2009 at 5:17 PM

Why do you need to know if your local channel is UHF or VHF? Why do you need to know if your local channel is UHF or VHF?

Step-by-Step DTV Conversion - How to Set Up Your DTV System

posted on January 9, 2009 at 12:14 PM

Step-by-Step DTV Conversion - How to Set Up Your DTV System You've seen the countdown clocks; now find out what you need to do to be ready for digital television on 'day one.'

DTV Converter Boxes and Reception - Part 1

posted on November 21, 2008 at 12:47 PM

DTV Converter Boxes and Reception - Part 1 Iowans' questions about the digital television transition are answered in the first segment of the 90-minute program.

DTV Converter Boxes and Reception - Part 2

posted on November 21, 2008 at 12:46 PM

DTV Converter Boxes and Reception - Part 2 Iowans' questions about the digital television transition are answered in the second segment of the 90-minute program.

DTV Converter Boxes and Reception - Part 3

posted on November 21, 2008 at 12:45 PM

DTV Converter Boxes and Reception - Part 3 Iowans' questions about the digital television transition are answered in the third segment of the 90-minute program.

DTV - Will I get better reception after Feb. 2009? - Are stations on low power?

posted on November 10, 2008 at 2:15 PM

DTV - Will I get better reception after Feb. 2009? - Are stations on low power? Some insights into the questions about reception - are some stations at low power now? Will transmission get better?

DTV - Will my old analog VHS recorder still work?

posted on November 10, 2008 at 12:43 PM

DTV - Will my old analog VHS recorder still work? So, you have your DTV converter on, and the antenna set up - now, will your old VHS equipment still work to record TV shows for later viewing?

DTV Converter Boxes - How to choose and set up a DTV converter

posted on November 10, 2008 at 12:20 PM

DTV Converter Boxes - How to choose and set up a DTV converter Once you have your coupon, how do you select a converter box, and how do you get it to work - and keep working? There are many answers, and Gary Sgrignoli, a professional consulting engineer, gives some satifyingly specific answers.

DTV Antennas - How do I get the best DTV reception?

posted on November 10, 2008 at 12:05 PM

DTV Antennas - How do I get the best DTV reception? What kind of antenna or antennas do you need for the best DTV reception? There are many answers, and Gary Sgrignoli, a professional consulting engineer, gives some satifyingly specific answers.

DTV Basics

posted on November 10, 2008 at 12:05 PM

DTV Basics Answers to the basic questions about what the DTV conversion is. List prepared by Gary Sgrignoli, a professional consulting engineer.

DTV Converter Boxes and Antennas - Iowa DTV Answers

posted on November 6, 2008 at 7:32 PM

DTV Converter Boxes and Antennas - Iowa DTV Answers The DTV conversion has begun. And so have the questions, about where to get converter boxes, how to hook up the system to include recording devices, and why we're all doing this conversion in the first place. Iowans' questions are answered here.

Buying an HDTV

posted on December 11, 2006 at 12:00 AM

Buying an HDTV Learn what you need to look for when buying that first HDTV set.