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good old tuners going obsolete

Well I didn't getting any feedback on my post about the Marantz ST-7001. I know it is one of many that will be the new wave of the future. Already radio stations are advertising that they are launching HD channels. Which means that if your using that much cherished - - - - - - - - ( fill in the blank with your favorite tuner ) you will not be able to pull in any of the HD channels, you will be limited to only the channels you are receiving now. And it is my understanding that some of the stations are already planning on putting different programing in the slot that is available to analog tuners. Of the high end tuners I have been able to trace so far, only Marantz and Magnum are making HD tuners. What I just can't figure out though, is why people are so willing to shell out big bucks for these analog tuners here and on ebay. They will soon be next to worthless :(
kt_88
sherod
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Qdrone,
I get your gist, but FM radio isn't exactly "free". Commercial radio stations give us the free music because of advertising. NPR( National Public Radio) is partially subsidized by the Gov't through our tax dollars( each year that subsidy becomes less) and the balance of money needed for "free" broadcasting is covered by listener donations; so "free" is a loose term.
kt_88 OP
242 posts
 
Qdrone,

Even if there is a digital to analog converter made for your analog tuner. Then your tuner will no longer be analog? And how would this device be hooked up to your tuner? Since your tuner is in fact a source, and it relies on a analog signal, from an antenna. I think it is not likely that a device will be made that will input a analog signal into your tuner input. That would be pointless.

One of the local stations in my neck of the woods has already expanded to 3 digital channels. One of them is where the old analog station was. I am still able to receive my with my analog tuner. However the station has gone to the trouble to convert the signal back to analog for now.

The cable TV company I am employed at is already digitally simulcasting ALL of their signal. which means if you have a digital box, you receive no analog signal to it. However if you have a analog TV you still receive the analog signal. It would appear my local radio station has followed suit. So that would mean i am really listening to a digital signal. And this is a route that could be taken for us old tuner people.

2012 is a goal. I think if our congressmen ( women ) get enough flack from the public. Who knows how long it could be?

I'm with you Sherod I want analog to stay for quite sometime.

Armstrod, if you run out of room for one of them tuners, let me know. I could always store it at my place :)

Acoustat6, what the?
unclejeff
1,313 posts
 
whew.

this thread has turned into something akin to Sports show talk radio.

G'bye.
kt_88 OP
242 posts
 
Well, looks like that is the end of it. If I happen along any other news I will post it ( assuming I can find the thread )

cheers!
sherod
1,690 posts
 
Unclejeff,
I'm sorry to see that you have become bored with this thread, seeing that it is starting to look like a "sports talk show radio"( by the way is enjoyable), but I am still very interested in knowing what the outcome of analog FM radio will be. I look forward to anyone providing any information on this subject.
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