Replacing the TVs

[Pete Masterson]

The converter box will make the TV continue to work... but the box
replaces the TV tuner (you set the TV to channel 3 or 4 like for a
VCR) and you use the remote for the box. In an RV, that suggests some
mounting issues. In my 'bird, getting to the back of the existing TV
to hook up the converter) is going to be a hassle (at the very least)
and then, where do I put the box? Also, how do I integrate the
(traditional signal) cable and (digital signal) antenna. From a
practical standpoint, the converter box ought to go up front where
the selector box sits. But then, the remote, which requires line of
sight, won't work with the bedroom TV (where I generally watch most
of my TV).

The advantage of replacing the tube-TV with a digital LCD panel is
reduced weight, possibly larger screen size in the same area, and
(naturally) digital signal capability (to say nothing about HD
performance). So, the issue isn't as straight forward as it may seem
at first.

Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
aeonix1@...
On the road at Buffalo, TX



On Nov 3, 2008, at 6:04 PM, Wallace Craig wrote:

> It is my understanding that a converter box will obviate the
> necessity to change out the TV set. Unless of course we are just
> looking for a reason to get a digital TV.
>
> Wallace Craig
> 95 WLWB 42
> Azle, Texas