spectrum analog to digital converter box

And I understand that those with cable, and other subscription services do not need converter boxes.ĥ. But, in the mean time, I have some general questions Any help appreciated: If my only remedy is to subscribe to a service, I guess I'll bite - reluctantly. Dashes? When changing channels with said dumb remote, you must input a ' - ' to get to the channel you want. That may not sound like a lot of time, but when you're used to immediate, it feels like an eternity.Ĥ. With the dumb remote they give you, it took about 3-6 seconds or more to switch between channels.

I'm told I probably need to get a rooftop antennae with directional change capability.

At the time I purchased the boxes, I also purchased a 'better' set-top antennae which doesn't seem to make any difference in the picture. I have actually disconnected the box because of this and am back to rabbit ears.Ģ. But all in all, this is TOTALLY unacceptable to me.

Although, I'll have to admit, that when the picture isn't freezing or jerking, it is clearer than the analog picture. What the heck?!! Do others with the converter experience this? Do all you people with digital cable or satellite dishes experience that? It's sooo annoying to watch! The picture freezes and jerks around every few seconds. It was practically traumatizing! Is this what the future holds for me? Several reasons for the trauma:ġ. When I hooked up the new converter boxes I bought with the government coupon, I just about cried. I've always been happy with the 10 channels I get very clearly. I found this site through Google while looking for answers to my questions.

Spectrum analog to digital converter box