Does anyone know why we have to switch to digital television in 2009?

Question

I just want to know because it seems stupid to have to be forced to purchase no equipment for a luxury.

Answer 1

because "Big Brother"  ( The U.S. government ) says we have to...actually, I think it has to do with freeing up the present analog airway signal for military use or something,,,I could be wrong on that, but seems like i heard that somewhere..

Answer 2

The FCC is making everyone do it because the current setup is costing too much money and taking up too much bandwidth. By forcing everything to be all digital, it will allow more room for cable companies to carry many more channels as well as offer much more HD channels.

It may seem like an inconvenience now, but in the long run it is much better for the consumer.

Also, most cable companies will give you the converter for free, so you shouldn't have to buy anything. Call them for details.

Answer 3

its just another way for them to have more control

Answer 4

We have to switch because of the signal and better picture quality. I for one think its a scam.

Answer 5

the current way tvs recieve signal is with a analog signal. imagine analog like a snake making zig-zag motions.

now, imagine a digital signal like a lazer beam. digital takes up less space compared to analog and you can fit 3 or more digital "lazer beams" inside of a snake's "zig-zag"

since the FCC mandated tv stations to broadcast in digital instead of analog then the FCC can sell the space for huge profits. the FCC makes it out to be a win-win but it really isn't. the government makes a lot of money while the average person will lose their tv signal.

if you have cable or satellite you won't miss anything. it only affects rabbit ears or big tv antennas.

either way you probley know someone that's being affected. you can get a free digtial converter from http://www.dtv.gov/consumercorner.html

Answer 6

its really dumb. i have no idea. :( srry.

Answer 7

the big brother answer is correct