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Common Myths About FTA and OTA Television

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There seems to be a lot of rumors flying around when it comes to Over the Air and Free to Air television. In this video Tech Report gives you some of the much needed facts regarding the popular methods of receiving TV. Remember if you have any questions don't hesitate to contact us.

Channel: Science & Technology
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: christopherve7alb

Length: 05:39
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kristinloveschevys (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
this is awesome! I've been using free to air satellite for years. Nobody has heard of it in USA except for a few immigrants. It's so sad that people don't know all the options available to them.
jasmine2501 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Lets stop using the word HACKER when we're talking about illegal things. Hackers build the world - crackers destruct it.
wonder111000 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
thank you for the info its my first time hearing about digital options thats not expensive
TheWho58 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
@filmnet Well maybe not all of canada. Were I live in northern ontario canada we've been watching free tv for a very very long time since the FTA cards(remember those before the FTA receivers) its really popular in my area even the police officer have em.
christopherve7alb (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
@jawbraeka I wouldn't recommend using an ATSC TV to tune DVB-T, if you want to use the external PVR to tune DVB-T, I think most American TVs can receive PAL signals.
jawbraeka (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
@jawbraeka here is the link to my videoyoutu dot be / SlkLXanl8vU
jawbraeka (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
but i was just curious to know if it would pick up direct signal or if the the tuner could be modified to work with Australian digital signal? in other words, can i simply modify the tv tuner or is it case of software in the tv itself or is it both the tuner that would need to be modified or is it a case of the software not being compatible with Australian DVB-T Signal... oh and by the way i'm after a Vizio Television, something in the XVT series of TV's
jawbraeka (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
@christopherve7alb i understand that DBV-T and ATSC are for specific regions of the world but to be more specific i was talking in reference to a built-in tv receiver inside a television... i have a video to look at on my page (it should be the only one there) as i am wanting to buy a television from the USA but i'm not 100% sure if it will work over here in Australia as i have heard that it can use PAL Devices... I have an external PVR with a tuner to suit conditions of Australia
christopherve7alb (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
@jawbraeka DVB-T is a format only used throughout Europe and Asia and ATSC is only used in North America so you shouldn't have a reason to use both. If you are using a software version (ie computer tuner) you may have the option of selecting ATSC or DVB-T but if you are using a standalone receiver (ie set to box) this option may not be available and you would need to buy a DVB-T tuner
jawbraeka (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
i have a question about ATSC and DVB-T signals.... can a ATSC be modified for DVB-T reception?

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