> Liz,
>
> Thanks for the advice. I don¹t need a box as my TV is a recent model with
> digital capability. I can already watch digital broadcasts. However, my rabbit
> ears just don¹t cut it with digital TV, as the signal will cut out if
> reception is not perfect. There is little publicity about this. Generally
> people think all they need is the box, when they will also need a decent
> antenna. I don¹t know what kind of antenna you have, but if it is working for
> you, you are lucky. I¹m thinking of having the antenna installed onto brick
> instead of onto the roofing material. I believe there is exposed brick up
> there on the ridge that divides the twins.
>
> Margie
>
>
> I don't want anyone on my roof unless they are fully insured AND approved by
> my Roofer. Antenna installation can void Roof Warranties and I don't have
> time to re-read or remember all of the documents related to all of the systems
> and structures of our house. So, I'd pay a bit more and have my roofer do the
> job.
>
> Separately, my husband was one of the first to send for the coupon to buy the
> digital box. I think that when he did it, they were giving two $40 coupons
> per family and also that there was some earl bird special so that the boxes
> were only $40 each. So.. we got a box, for our 22 year old TV, for the cost
> of S&H. We do NOT have cable, but with the box, many of our stations now come
> in at cable quality. This is great. No monthly cost and we are already
> enjoying the benefit of much improved reception and additional local channels.
> So far, there are only two down sides. My favorite station was 12 and now it
> often reads "weak signal". (It is the only station that is worse than
> before.) Second: When it is very windy, sometimes the signal breaks for a
> second or two, and there are weird skips or distortion on the screen. This
> seems a small price to pay for the loss of fuzz and buzz. There is a third
> thing that makes me a little nervous. The Digital box turns itself off when
> there are no adjustments to sound or channel for a long period of time. This
> might be very good for those who want to conserve energy or are using the TV
> as a sedative and become too tired to turn it off, but it seems to me as if
> someone could gather data on individuals and on populations, regarding what we
> watch, when we watch it, and when most of us are vulnerably asleep. But, I
> figure the Advertisers are probably more of a nuisance than Big Brother when
> it comes to TV and eventually I'll get a newer TV and maybe even T-Vo(sp?).
>
> Best!
>
> Liz
>
>
> Elizabeth Campion
> PRUDENTIAL, FOX & ROACH REALTORS, LLC
> 210 W. Rittenhouse Square, Suite 406
> Phila, PA 19103
>
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> Your referral is a welcome compliment.
>
> All the best in 2009 and beyond!
>
>
> -- Margie Politzer <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Yes, I am one of those broadcast TV hold-outs, and I plan to remain that way
> with the upcoming switch to digital TV. I just purchased an outdoor antenna
> and want it mounted to my roof. Can anyone recommend someone who has
> experience doing this?
>
> Thanks,
> Margie
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