Digital TV A Disappointment

By Letters To The Editor

Published: May 25, 2008

I recently purchased a digital converter box and I was really let down when I turned my TV on. We have been hearing the praises of digital TV and how much better it will be when we convert, but there are a lot of things that haven’t been discussed.
The digital signal is a lot harder to tune in than a regular analog signal. I even lost access to two local channels by changing over. There are some of us out here who are surrounded by trees and mountains and don’t have the option of satellite or cable television. Digital TV hasn’t made things any better.
Aside from the converter box, I also had to purchase a new antenna and signal booster; items I didn’t need before with my regular analog signal. I’ve spent more money on the switch and have fewer channels to show for it.
I think the pros and cons need to be talked about instead of the media only putting over the high points. I have learned that dtv has plenty of low points as well.

Shad Roberts
Fall Branch, Tenn.