Tom Francis - SWSports wrote:
On Tue, 6 Jan 2009 21:02:58 -0800, "Mike" wrote:

You're good there too. The cable co. already does the conversion for you,
and broadcasts it thru the cable to whatever channel you're watching. Kind
of a digital/analog hybrid.

Really, it only affects over the air reception.

Nope - the current system is dual carrier. If you connect directly to
the cable without the benefit of a box, it's an analog signal.

The analog signal is set to switch off on Feb. 9, 2009.
In this area the cable company is currently offering both digital and
analog signals. If you have an older TV that is analog and connected
directly to the cable you will need a converter box. Per their
advertisements the cable company should provide it.

If you have an newer TV with a digital and analog tuners, you will see
no difference, it you go to the digital tuner side on your TV. My TV
has both digital and analog tuners. Currently I can receive both
digital and analog signal through the direct connect cable. In February
the analog tuner will become a worthless attachment.