RVers who have watched much TV in their coaches are familiar with the typical fuzzy reception, poor sound, interference and limited channels they get with a standard RV antenna.
These days, using a batwing antenna for TV reception is outdated. Times have changed a clear picture, better sound and more channels is easily available with a digital HD receiver.
Winegard's Digital HD Receiver provides the clearest image available and DVD-quality sound using an analog TV and crank-up antenna. The compact receiver connects easily between an RV antenna and TV to deliver clear digital channels. The receiver can be used in an RV and at home with no monthly fees.
Besides getting a clearer picture and better sound, the advantages of using a digital receiver are abundant. Viewers also get increased programming choices -- such as the local channels (wherever they are in their RV), including additional programming such as weather, news, special features, movies, children's programs and sports -- as well as HDTV compatibility for use with HD-capable TVs.
To learn more about the Wingard Digital HD Receiver or to purchase one, visit www.campingworld.com.
Chuck,
ReplyDeleteI heard a report on PBS that the industry or gov. was giving a $70 rebate on the the purchase of new HD conversion boxes. Maybe closer to the linear signal cut off date in 2009. You might fill us in on that.
Also I have two HD radios and have experienced what I believe is refered to as the "waterfall" effect. Short discription; In TV, when the signal falls below a certain level you get a blue screen, this would be for signals still receivable by a stardard TV. But we have no choice after 2009!
This device appears to be nothing more than an digital-to-analog converter box and is not really a necessity until 2/17/2007, when broadcasters will stop all analog broadcasts. The government will be providing up to two $40 coupons per household (cannot be combined) to defray the cost of these converters. The coupons will be available from January 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009. All households that own a TV using over-the-air analog reception are eligible. Visit www.dtv.gov for details.
ReplyDeleteThe big problem with digital reception is on the so-called fringe areas. In these areas analog TV's will sometimes still be able to receive a "snowy", yet watchable picture with sound. In the same circumstances, the digital TV (i.e. HDTV with a digital tuner) or any analog TV using a digital-to-analog converter box, such as the Weinguard unit, may get no picture at all.
This is particularly bad news for RV-ers used to being able to receive at least some kind of watchable signal in the fringe areas. I suspect many of us will need to switch to satellite TV after the above-mentioned cutoff date
Correction to my last post.
ReplyDeleteCutoff date for analog broadcasts should read:
2/17/2009
An HD receiver will not give you a widescreen Hi-Def Picture unless you have an HDTV. You can buy an HDTV Upgrade Kit from:
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Another item to keep in minds is that if you have a Winegard crank up antenna with mill finish or bare aluminum "wings", you will need to update you antenna head to the newer model with painted "wings". These run between $85 & $100 depending on where you buy them. This is direct from Winegard.
ReplyDeleteDigital Converter boxes will not give you an HD picture! So you are still limited to standard resolution (SD). To get Hi-Def programming (which is FREE), you will need to upgrade your TV set. For those of you with built-in TVs in the front, I used www.rvdigitaltv.com -- they will come to your coach, measure and install an upgrade in about 4 hours!
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