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What channels do you get with a digital converter box if you have no cable?
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∙ 14y ago
If you have no cable service you will not get any stations. You will have to get an external antenna and get over the air broadcasts. If you attempt to get cable without service that is a violation of federal law and you can get prison time and a huge fine, be careful.
You should get the major news channels, i.e, CBS, ABC, NBC, etc. Also, the CW, any PBS channels and maybe a couple of other local channels.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoIf you don't have the cable , DD national & DD News channels are available.
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It's possible if you have cable in your home but aren't paying for the service you can connect to cable to the TV, program it to search for channels & it will find your local channels and possible some extra digital channels if your TV is set up for those.
I know in my area, when I had no cable service, I was able to get quite a few channels. Granted they were channels that contained programming I wasn't interested in but they were free so, no reason to complain.
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Why is RCN in Easton PA making customers get digital converter boxes and charging 8.95 a month more?
All of the cable companies are dropping analog channels in the near future.They are doing this in an effort to offer more HD (High Definition) programming.Newer sets with digital tuners will work without a converter box but older sets with analog tuners will go black.The $8.95 fee is a rental fee for up to four converter boxes.
Does a kv-36hs500 by Sony need a converter box?
Yes, this model will need a converter box to function after the digital conversion. I have the same television and called SONY to find out. The model has an analog tuner, therfore it requires a digital to analog converter box. This model is capable of high definition video quality because it has a picture resolution of 1080i. I am buying the Samsung DTB-H260F Digital Receiver for a converter box because it will provide the television with a high definition analog signal through the component video outputs. If you buy a lesser converter box it will only provide a 420i signal to the television even if an over the air high definition signal is available.
Why cant freeview peppol get itv1?
You can try researching for channels on the freeview box. Normally under first time installation. Look at the freeview digital switchover guide on there website for instructions. You may not be able to get ITV1 in your area though.
Can a digital box start a fire?
yes
What does LAN mean on a cable box?
A LAN is a "Local Area Network". Your cable box is providing one or more Ethernet ports by means of which you can access the Internet.
Can the cable run directly into VCR without the box?
Yes, but if your cable company is no longer sending analog channels down the cable, it won't work without a digital converter box.
What's the difference between digital, regular, and HD cable?
Traditional cable is analog, which requires more bandwidth per channel. Usually you need a cable box to receive Digital cable which shall also include High Definition (720p) channels if you subscribe to them. You can also receive local HD channels with an antenna, but you'll need a new television that can receive digital channels or a digital converter box.
Do I need cable to watch t.v. in this area ?
Living in Los Angeles, you will not have to sign up for cable. You can get a digital converter box and a regular tv antenna and you will get enough channels.
What are your local channels for digital converter box?
This varies from Cable TV companies so it is hard to say. The local channels are usually the lower number channels. Call your Cable television company and ask if they have a website to download their channel guide.
Problem with your TV and the converter box?
To connect a digital TV converter box, follow these steps:1. Disconnect antenna from TV2. Connect antenna to antenna connection on Converter box.3. Connect an antenna cable from the converter box to the TV's antenna connection.4. Turn the TV to channel 3, turn on the converter box, and follow the setup menu from the converter box to search for channels.5. Keep the TV on channel 3, and change channels using the remote control for the converter box.
Digital converter box for a Symphonic TV?
A digital converter box for a Symphonic TV can be found at most local electronic stores. Cable companies also provide digital converter boxes for subscribers.
Why you need ahd cnverter box if you have anew plasma tv?
Does you new plasma have a digital tuner? If not then that's why you need a converter or just a cable box so you can get a signal to your plasma. With a converter box you will receive free local tv channels in digital form. You could say HD almost without paying for it.
What are the extra channels you get from a converter box?
I do not believe you gain "Extra Channels." The Converter box is to convert the Digital over the air signal to a non-digital TV so you can still receive channels after the analog signal broadcasts are going to stop on Feb. 17th, 2009 in the US.
If i have a digital cable box and plug it into my basic cable will i get digital cable?
No. No when it comes to subscription channels such as MTV, Food Netowrk etc. You have to have a cable box that is from a local cable provider and call the company to activate the service. If you have an HDTV with a digital tuner, you can plug in the basic cable from a wall into your television and scan for channels. You will only get unencrypted / basic network channels such as CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS, etc.
If you have an analog tv with a set top digital converter box will you be able to receive basic cable without a cable box?
Depends if your cable company is sending anything in analog to the box. Since every thing's converting to digital, chances are there may be a few remaining channels in analog still in basic, but those will be gone by February 17, 2009.
Should my analog to digital converter box work now or do I have to wait until the day in February?
It will work with the channels that have switched to digital, but unless your converter box can take in both analog and digital, you will have to wait for the analog ones to switch.
What channels does the digital converter box receive?
You'll have to contact your cable service provider for this information.USA You will only get your local broadcast stations, like ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, etc. Elsewhere In some countries digital television and radio is available using several alternative delivery systems:* cable * satellite * online via the Internet * terrestrial "free-to-air" broadcast systems, such as 'Freeview' and 'DAB Radio' in the UK. Some channels are free-to-view or to listen-to as radio stations. Others must be paid-for. The channels you will receive on a digital converter box depends on the system you subscribe-to, the channels they offer, and the channels you pay for.
