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"All Digital" transition later this year
Been getting letters saying Cox is going "All Digital" starting August 4th. I assume this means that the old NTSC (lo-def) signals are going away? We have one old TV and have been looking for an excuse to get rid of it, this might push us to do it.
All new HDTVs (with ATSC tuners) shoud still work fine, right? (Talking about basic programming, not premium/scrambled channels)
AllenP
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That's a big NO, psa928. In addition to going all digital, Cox will encrypt all channels. That makes ATSC / QAM tuners useless unless they support a cable card. You will need a set-top box, minibox or, if your tv supports it, a cable card. The minibox has both analog and hdmi output. If you connect using the analog o/p, you get sd channels, connect via hdmi and it automatically switches to hd channels. So, new HDTVs will work fine as they have hdmi input and work with the Cox minibox ... only $2/mo after any free period.
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psa928
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"Only $2/mo..." -- sounds like a rate increase to me. That's exactly how our cable bill has grown from $50/mo to $150/mo over the last 8 years, one nickle and dime at a time.
Seems like if they're forcing this signal change on us, they should at least provide the hardware to get basic TV -- we're already paying for the service, after all...
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Domino
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Will not be necessary to get rid of old (analog) TV. The required Mini-box puts out a NTSC signal on channel 3 or 4. Yes, all new (and old) TVs will work. The ATSC tuner is used only with an antenna for OTA signals. The cable Mini-box uses an HDMI connector (for SD or HD digital), or the coaxial connector for channel 3 or 4 NTSC.
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lowermyBill
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cable ready TV w/ QAM tuner will be able to receive local channels with out mini box, right?
And that's all?-
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ChrisL
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Once the transition to all digital completes in your area clear QAM tuners will no longer function with our network. The TV will require a digital box of some type whether it be the traditional or mini-box to receive programming.
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AllenP
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Did you not read my reply to the original post????? NO. IT WON'T WORK!!!!!
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Domino
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All TVs will work fine, but ALL TVs will require a DVR, STB, Mini-box, or CableCARD. No more directly into the TV.
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DaveA
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I know that Cox has been saying you need some sort of box, but is it actually true? It appears my area (RI) flipped the switch within the last day or two, because my TV going from the wall direct to the TV lost all channels EXCEPT for a handful of local channels (ABC, CBS, NBC, a few others). I was in a Cox store today picking up another Mini and asked the person at the desk if this change was The Big One, and he told me it was.
I'm wondering if the local channels will just be the last to switch over before Lights Out, like a final warning for the last few stragglers. The transition up to this point has been metered, a few channels lost every few weeks, and then the hammer drop a few days ago. It just seems strange they'd leave the locals intact.
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ChrisL
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At some point in the near future all programming will require a digital box of some kind in order to be viewed.
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