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Television broadcasting is a constantly evolving process. The question suggests that changes in a channel's output are being noticed and it's entirely possible. The changeover from analog to digital production and the change from analog to digital transmission have both involved significant changes for studios and broadcasters and on top of that, the moves towards HD broadcasting have demanded even more changes.
Now that the digital broadcasting change is largely completed, production facilities are now looking to incorporate HD systems as their next generation of equipment. It makes little commercial sense to purchase SD only equipment now HD equipment is falling in price. As studios and broadcast facilities replace equipment, it is common to upgrade to HD compatible hardware even if the station is not currently offering an HD output. Broadcast equipment has a typical operating life of 10 years, so buyers are looking a decade ahead when they make a purchase.
As equipment changes, there will be subtle, or even obvious changes, in the output of a station. Each new piece of equipment offers an opportunity to improve output performance so we can expect to see changes from time to time.
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If some stations are digital and some aren't am I going to still be able to get all the channels?
Some converter boxes have an 'Analog pass through' feature allowing for just that. All stations will be required to broadcast in digital as of June. While this date has been pushed back a few times, this new deadline seems fairly solid. Get the converter box, you will love the new stations and services. There is also rebates so the boxes cost almost nothing. The truth is that some translators and some low power TV Stations will be transmitting NTSC Analog after June 12, 2009 so with a NTSC Analog TV Tuner and an ATSC Digital TV Tuner you will receive all channels.
When did Days of our Lives finish?
Days of our Lives is still airing on NBC stations.
I have my analog receiver hooked up properly but i can't get the main menu to show on tv all i get is snow on tv what do i need to do?
As of the DTV transition in June 2008, your tv and radio will no longer be able to receive analog signals of any kind. Some stations were running both analog and digital stations throughout the transition but now the only channels that are allowed to do so is public access stations (which run local programming, i.e. school events, etc.. NOT ABC, NBC, etc...) The only way for you to view programs now is to get a digital television, that includes standard definition (SDTV) and high definition (HDTV) with antenna, or you need to get a digital to analog converter box with antenna, or get cable or satellite service (cable companies are exempt from the transition but many cable companies have opted to switch to digital). If you have a digital tv (which most likely will have both an analog and digital tuner) or a converter box and you still see snow, then it either is not set up properly, or you do not have and antenna attached to it. Please keep in mind you do not need any sort of special antenna. What ever kind you have can be made to work with your set up. If you still need assistance please let me know. I was technical support specialist for the transition. Hope this helps.
Why can you not view some digital tv channels when connected through a VCR?
Your VCR does not determine what digital channels you will and will not receive, even if it a digital VCR. The type and placement of your antenna determines that. You may need to re-position your antenna to get certain stations. I would suggest you go to dtv.gov. (go to get help locally at the top of the home page and select dtv reception maps). From there put your address where it says enter location. From there you will be able to see which stations are still operational, post dtv transition, and where those signals are coming from in relation to your home, then re-position your antenna to pick up the channels you are looking for. Please remember to do a channel scan after re-positioning your antenna. If that still does not work, you may need to upgrade your antenna. Hope this helps. If you need any more help please let me know.
Will the soap opera Days of Our Lives move to ABC in 2009?
No. Days of our Lives still airs on NBC stations.
Do crystal radio sets still work now that everything has gone digital?
Yes because only television signals from some stations have gone digital. Crystal radios will pick up stations broadcasting on the A.M. broadcast band (540k to 1600K). These signals are amplitude modulated and crystal radios pick these up really well. You could also use them for Shortwave and pick up some stations. Am, FM and shortwave are still not digital.
Full name of MOP?
Management Operations Protocol by the former Digital Equipment. It's still used by Cisco.
With digital adapter only get some stations why?
DTV sometime needs a better antenna than the old analog TVs. A few stations did not switch to DTV and are still Analog like LPTV which is Low Power TV.
Do you have to have a digital converter box?
No, you should not need a digital converter box anymore (unless you are still using an old analog television). Most digital televisions sold are capable of receiving both digital signals and the few remaining analog signals (permitted for very low power stations only at this time).
Do people use aerial in Ireland?
If you are referring to the switch off of broadcasting of television stations on analog in October 2012, then televisions in Ireland no longer are able to get channels on an aerial, as everything is now on digital. People now have to get their stations over a cable. Radios can still get broadcasts by aerial.If you are referring to Ariel, the washing powder, then yes it is used in Ireland.If you are referring to the switch off of broadcasting of television stations on analog in October 2012, then televisions in Ireland no longer are able to get channels on an aerial, as everything is now on digital. People now have to get their stations over a cable. Radios can still get broadcasts by aerial.If you are referring to Ariel, the washing powder, then yes it is used in Ireland.If you are referring to the switch off of broadcasting of television stations on analog in October 2012, then televisions in Ireland no longer are able to get channels on an aerial, as everything is now on digital. People now have to get their stations over a cable. Radios can still get broadcasts by aerial.If you are referring to Ariel, the washing powder, then yes it is used in Ireland.If you are referring to the switch off of broadcasting of television stations on analog in October 2012, then televisions in Ireland no longer are able to get channels on an aerial, as everything is now on digital. People now have to get their stations over a cable. Radios can still get broadcasts by aerial.If you are referring to Ariel, the washing powder, then yes it is used in Ireland.If you are referring to the switch off of broadcasting of television stations on analog in October 2012, then televisions in Ireland no longer are able to get channels on an aerial, as everything is now on digital. People now have to get their stations over a cable. Radios can still get broadcasts by aerial.If you are referring to Ariel, the washing powder, then yes it is used in Ireland.If you are referring to the switch off of broadcasting of television stations on analog in October 2012, then televisions in Ireland no longer are able to get channels on an aerial, as everything is now on digital. People now have to get their stations over a cable. Radios can still get broadcasts by aerial.If you are referring to Ariel, the washing powder, then yes it is used in Ireland.If you are referring to the switch off of broadcasting of television stations on analog in October 2012, then televisions in Ireland no longer are able to get channels on an aerial, as everything is now on digital. People now have to get their stations over a cable. Radios can still get broadcasts by aerial.If you are referring to Ariel, the washing powder, then yes it is used in Ireland.If you are referring to the switch off of broadcasting of television stations on analog in October 2012, then televisions in Ireland no longer are able to get channels on an aerial, as everything is now on digital. People now have to get their stations over a cable. Radios can still get broadcasts by aerial.If you are referring to Ariel, the washing powder, then yes it is used in Ireland.If you are referring to the switch off of broadcasting of television stations on analog in October 2012, then televisions in Ireland no longer are able to get channels on an aerial, as everything is now on digital. People now have to get their stations over a cable. Radios can still get broadcasts by aerial.If you are referring to Ariel, the washing powder, then yes it is used in Ireland.If you are referring to the switch off of broadcasting of television stations on analog in October 2012, then televisions in Ireland no longer are able to get channels on an aerial, as everything is now on digital. People now have to get their stations over a cable. Radios can still get broadcasts by aerial.If you are referring to Ariel, the washing powder, then yes it is used in Ireland.If you are referring to the switch off of broadcasting of television stations on analog in October 2012, then televisions in Ireland no longer are able to get channels on an aerial, as everything is now on digital. People now have to get their stations over a cable. Radios can still get broadcasts by aerial.If you are referring to Ariel, the washing powder, then yes it is used in Ireland.
If tv stations now broadcast a digital signal why do cable providers still only send an analog signal?
So they can charge more for the better video and sound. Greed.
Do televisions still have antennas?
There might be a few rare older televisions that have antennas, but nationally across all the tv stations, programing have all switched to digital as accordance with law.
Do police forces now use digital breathalyzers?
Many police stations have implemented digital breathalyzers, but there are still a few who use the older types. The digital breathalyzers are much more accurate however. Most police agencies use digitial breathalyzers. These are more accurate than the older ones.
If some stations are digital and some aren't am I going to still be able to get all the channels?
Some converter boxes have an 'Analog pass through' feature allowing for just that. All stations will be required to broadcast in digital as of June. While this date has been pushed back a few times, this new deadline seems fairly solid. Get the converter box, you will love the new stations and services. There is also rebates so the boxes cost almost nothing. The truth is that some translators and some low power TV Stations will be transmitting NTSC Analog after June 12, 2009 so with a NTSC Analog TV Tuner and an ATSC Digital TV Tuner you will receive all channels.
What station on the radio plays insane clown posse?
Today's radio stations often have very limited playlists and unless a group has some hit records, they will not receive airplay. Unfortunately, Insane Clown Posse, while still popular with its fans, has not had many hits, and they have also been involved in a number of controversies. The chances are that some college stations or public radio stations might still play their music, but most top-40 stations do not. There are still YouTube videos of them and also some digital downloads, but you probably do not hear their music on the average radio station these days.
Will Game boy advance TV tuners still work after the UK digital switchover?
yes but they will only be able to receive signal from stations that continue to broadcast UHF/ Free-To-Air E.G: Channel 21, Manchester
How do you spell equipment if there are a lot of equipment?
No matter how much of it, it's still 'equipment' .
