Post-DTV Conversion

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Hey folks...

I was thinking about the possibility of some aggressive Pirate broadcasters that may try to take advantage of this gaping hole that will be left around. The only argument against this is if the FCC gets that spectrum "sold" and occupied by that time next Feb.

I dunno... I picture someone seeing the hole and begin transmitting. People will still have rabbit ears and "old" TV tuners for that space and a pirate could get some traction from the curious "viewers". I guess you could be a pirate TV broadcaster too with the right equipment.

Am I way off on this concept? Seems like a real possibility, though obviously not entirely legit/legal.

-Timmy

[elchupacabras970]

Pirate transmissions are always a possibility. More so on radio than on television, due to the cost factor. Remember, some of the UHF band will be immune, and frankly will not be going away. Those small 'casters in rural areas, including many areas of the Intermountain West, will NOT be forced off the air. In fact, this is a misnomer that could do damage to these relatively "small signals." In order to broadcast on the VHF spectrum (much of which has been already purchased by Verizon), it would require a lot of watts and a high tower. Your average "Ramsey" kit transmitters even paired with a good antenna don't get out more than a few blocks.

[Mark Coney]

I have broadcast T.V. If I connect a new converter box now...can I get the KSL news cast in High Def.? Will there be any difference at all in any signal I receive today??

TNX, Mark

[elchupacabras970]

Your convertor box will only pick up the digital feeds from KSL and their sub-channels. As of February of next year, the analog signal on VHF 5 will cease to exist, and the only way you will be able to get KSL TV will be through your box, cable or satellite tuner, or built ATSC television tuner.

After re-reading your post, perhaps I misunderstood your question. You will be able to pick up the digital feeds from KSL, but not in HD. Your television receiver would have to have that capability built in, and 99% of HD ready television sets are digital ready, making it un-neccesary to have the convertor. In essence, your "box" translates the digital signal, whether it be in HD or SD into the regular NTSC analog format understood by your "retro" television set.

Hope that answers your question.

[Mark Coney]

Si Jefe, Este bien.
Mark