[opendtv] Re: News: DTV Converter Box announcements

When cable adds telephone to their service portfolio, they seem to get
serious about backup power.  Cox Cable San Diego puts in onan generators and
backup batteries every half-linear-mile or so.

John Willkie

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nombre de Barry Brown
Enviado el: Monday, January 28, 2008 7:44 AM
Para: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Asunto: [opendtv] Re: News: DTV Converter Box announcements


On Jan 27, 2008, at 9:16 AM, Craig Birkmaier wrote:

> At 1:43 PM -0500 1/26/08, Cliff Benham wrote:
>> Whether you think so or not, a portable TV that can receive  
>> current information in an emergency situation is a necessity, not  
>> a nicety.
>
> It is ONE of many sources of information. It is NOT a necessity,  
> any more than cable or DBS are a necessity. There are two real  
> issues here:
>
> 1. Is SOMEONE in your community providing the emergency information  
> you need during a crisis?
>
> 2.Do you have the ability to receive this information.

When power is out, cable and DBS are not available, unless you have a  
local power source and then good luck with cable. For most folk,  
there is no other option except receiving local channels OTA using a  
battery operated TV. In these situations, I would believe that locals  
are providing emergency information. Therefore battery operated ATSC  
receivers will almost be a necessity in 2009.


 
 
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