Government rebate on digital converter

The myth that it is just a few dollars is just that. Once again, the consumer has borne the burden of paying for something we already own. Because with the buying power of the U. And Radio Shack and CVS and all those other stores on the list could still have made money on the deal because the government could have used them for the distribution, paying them a nominal handling fee and those companies would still love it because it would generate all that extra traffic through the stores.

Excellent way to waste our tax dollars. Particularly older people. When TV signals were first broadcast, nobody whined about having to shell out money for a TV, just like nobody whined about buying a radio before that. This whole thing has been stupid from the outset. Who decided that coupons expire in 90 days, anyway??

When I got mine last year, no store my SoCal area had anything to buy. I had to do some online research to find a mail-order outfit which had some good units in stock. With an antenna splitter, did a shootout on KCET, channel Weak signal and a little snow, DTV is perfect.

More snow and suddenly DTV goes bonkers, with ribbons of color and stuttering sound. They call this the digital cliff, its all or nothing. What were you doing in January when the analog shut down was scheduled for Feb 19? Take some responsibility! I am looking forward to the DVR built into my TV monitor so I can record anything from any source at the place it matters most…where I can see it. Regarding the cost of the airwaves, you make a good point.

Considering the multi trillion bank sector meltdown, that now seems quaint, but it is what it is. At least a billion has been used to subsidize the coupon program.

And you have to buy a TV to watch. Follow the instructions that come with your Converter Box for how to tune analog channels. For instructions on how to connect your converter box if it does not include an analog pass-through feature or for instructions on connecting your converter box to other components such as a VCR, go to www. Wednesday, September 13, Consumer and Governmental Affairs. Cybersecurity and the generation gap.

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