Bring analog tv back!!!!!!!
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Aug 16th, 2017Someone from Fresno, CA writes:
Digital tv has so many stations with a not very strong signal. A lot of stations are Arabic or Spanish , which I can't understand. Some stations disappear for days and then come back. This is total non sense. Bring back analog! -
Aug 15th, 2017Michael C. from Orient, OH writes:
it's a beautiful sunny summer day,not a cloud in the sky.So tell me why the over the air digital signal still does not work?does anyone have any clue?REPORT COMMENTS
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Aug 1st, 2017Annette O. from Forest, VA writes:
Why can't we be given a choice? I have a very small handheld portable TV that I love but can't take anywhere because I get no reception since it's analog. It's a perfectly good little TV with a 3 1/2" screen and just right for trips, but it's useless to me now. I realize that I can purchase one with a 7" screen, but I don't want anything that big because I already have an iPad that size I can watch movies on. But I want TV and I want small. Please consider making at least some channels both analog and digital.REPORT COMMENTS
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Aug 1st, 2017Annette O. from Forest, VA writes:
Why can't we be given a choice? I have a very small handheld portable TV that I love but can't take anywhere because I get no reception since it's analog. It's a perfectly good little TV with a 3 1/2" screen and just right for trips, but it's useless to me now. I realize that I can purchase one with a 7" screen, but I don't want anything that big because I already have an iPad that size I can watch movies on. But I want TV and I want small. Please consider making at least some channels both analog and digital.REPORT COMMENTS
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Jul 29th, 2017Roberta K. from Portland, OR signed.
Jul 22nd, 2017Nicholas S. from Helena, MT signed.
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Jul 13th, 2017David E. from Los Angeles, CA signed.
Jul 13th, 2017Kayla S. from San Jose, CA writes:
In my area I get a few low power stations, and they just get a bit of snow when I move my body in front of the signal, but digital blacks out and I stare at the screen seeing my sad face in the reflection.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 12th, 2017Someone from Miami, FL signed.
Jul 11th, 2017Michael P. from San Jose, CA signed.
Jul 9th, 2017Michele Marie D. from Winsted, CT writes:
Analog NTSC works better in fringe areas. I cannot watch any TV. Whereas with Analog I could at least get VHF channels.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 27th, 2017Dan B. from Federal Way, WA writes:
There are many options for local and national news. Most TV stations have free live feeds of their iocal newscasts online. Many TV's today are smart TV's. If you don't have one, you can get a Roku Stick.or an Amazon Fire stick for $30-40 one time fee. Plus with that, you can access apps that offer cable TV shows on demand. Most require a cable log-on for the most recent content, but you can watch plenty of content free, it just might be a week or more older. News. Netflix is cheap and Amazon Prime video is included for free if you already have Amazon Prime for shipping. Plus, for $20/month you can get a few dozen cable channels through services such as Sling TV. If you just want to watch local free to air TV, I'd highly suggest a Mohu Leaf antenna . It just works well. It's about $60 at Walmart.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 25th, 2017James M. from Harper Woods, MI writes:
This is a conspiracy to leave the poor in the dark on politics, international, national and local news. I find it odd that all the crap channels work that do not pertain to todays world...GRIT TV, Home Shopping Network, ect all seem to work giving you very dated entertainment (Nightrider, A-Team, Chuck Norris crap, ect)...however no current news is accessible to those that cannot afford cable. I scream ********.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 25th, 2017James M. from Harper Woods, MI writes:
This is a conspiracy to leave the poor in the dark on politics, international, national and local news. I find it odd that all the crap channels work that do not pertain to todays world...GRIT TV, Home Shopping Network, ect all seem to work giving you very dated entertainment (Nightrider, A-Team, Chuck Norris crap, ect)...however no current news is accessible to those that cannot afford cable. I scream ********.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 25th, 2017James M. from Harper Woods, MI writes:
This is a conspiracy to leave the poor in the dark on politics, international, national and local news. I find it odd that all the crap channels work that do not pertain to todays world...GRIT TV, Home Shopping Network, ect all seem to work giving you very dated entertainment (Nightrider, A-Team, Chuck Norris crap, ect)...however no current news is accessible to those that cannot afford cable. I scream ********.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 25th, 2017James M. from Harper Woods, MI writes:
This is a conspiracy to leave the poor in the dark on politics, international, national and local news. I find it odd that all the crap channels work that do not pertain to todays world...GRIT TV, Home Shopping Network, ect all seem to work giving you very dated entertainment (Nightrider, A-Team, Chuck Norris crap, ect)...however no current news is accessible to those that cannot afford cable. I scream ********.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 15th, 2017Someone from Larkspur, CO signed.
Jun 7th, 2017Someone from Scottsdale, AZ signed.
May 25th, 2017Allen W. from Gary, IN writes:
Bring back analog tv. At least I could get more than 2 channels at a time. And the 2 I get keep freezing and pixelating every 15 seconds. GO BACK TO ANALOG!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 25th, 2017Someone from Gary, IN writes:
Bring back analog tv. At least I could get more than 2 channels at a time. And the 2 I get keep freezing and pixelating every 15 seconds. GO BACK TO ANALOG!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 18th, 2017John E. from Lancaster, CA writes:
The money hungry broadcasters took away the TV. They are trying to corner the market. They know who they are, from Israel. Bring back the Free Open Air TV!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 14th, 2017Someone from Johnstown, PA writes:
Digital signal tv sucks. We know it was just a way for your friends at the cable and satellite communications to make more from the poor and y'all to get your kickbacks. Now, turn the mthrfkr back to analog bcuz we can't afford cable or satellite tv. As my wise elders used to say "if it's not broke, don't fix it." All this is is a way to line your crooked pockets. Bunch of swamp rats. This digital signal sucks big ones. We tried it and hate it. Give us back analog. I have degree in electronics and knew this would suck for people in hilly areas. You knew it too..REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 6th, 2017Karen P. from Boise, ID writes:
Digital TV has terrible quality. Even with the best indoor antenna, channels don't come in or pixilate so badly they are hard to watch. We need to bring back analog TV, which always had a great signal on every channel and was easy to watch.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 6th, 2017Karen P. from Boise, ID writes:
Digital TV has terrible quality. Even with the best indoor antenna, channels don't come in or pixilate so badly they are hard to watch. We need to bring back analog TV, which always had a great signal on every channel and was easy to watch.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 2nd, 2017William H. from Marina Del Rey, CA writes:
Our country is supposed to be about options.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelApr 30th, 2017Someone from Hudson, FL writes:
if congress could get analog back all the old televisions would still be useful and people would still have a reason to use it, thus less TV's being wasted away and material that is hard to deal with in CRT TV's would come in less in recycling centersREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelApr 15th, 2017Kathy U. from Ballard, WV writes:
I agree...I live in the country...only get 3 channels with an antenna...usually 2 of the 3 channels is too pixalated to view. This was foisted upon the people....bring back analog. There's something fishy about the whole thing anyway.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 27th, 2017Robert W. from Philadelphia, PA writes:
Bring the regular analog tv back jumpers just plug the cable from the wall into the back of the tv and turn it on and watch all these cable companies are just a big scam the take your money and run and if your a penny short on your bill they shut you off faster then old people lose there glasses !!!!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 10th, 2017from Toledo, OH writes:
Ota broadcast is now useless with all wifi signals walking all over it.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 7th, 2017Someone from Geneseo, IL writes:
My mother-in-law is low income and she wanted to give up her satellite tv. We thought she could just go back to free digital tv. The reception is terrible and on windy days it is almost impossible to watch tv. A lot of elderly people rely on their tv for emergency alerts. We have had quite a few tornadoes in this area over the last 2 weeks and it is very important that they get this information. I grew up with analog tv and I don't remember ever having as much trouble getting channels to come in. In this day in age with the technology that we have it is really disgraceful. I really feel like something needs to be done about it.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 16th, 2017Michael D. from Overland Park, KS writes:
Analog helped to connect the Nation. The fellas in the basement bar could all gather 'round the tube just as Billy and his friends could watch Saturday cartoons in the tree-house on beanbag chairs. I was born in 1993REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 11th, 2017Someone from Roanoke, VA writes:
Back in my teens I had a antenna that was 50' off the ground I would get stations 175 miles away with a total of 40 channels. Now with the same setup I barely get 10 stations and they aren't all that great quality goes in and out all the time. I'd rather see some snow on the tv then have the channel go black on me. BRING BACK ANALOGREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 10th, 2017Someone from Erie, PA writes:
Digital and analog should have been made to coexist much like UHF and VHF. Analog is needed even if along side digital signal let broadcasters decide how they wish to transmit then. You are also alienating small band broadcasters using lower power transmitters.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 7th, 2017Brenda H. from Vance, AL writes:
Digital TV reception is terrible!! I can't afford Satellite TV. I shouldn't have to pay for satellite TV just to watch a couple of local stations. Why change something that's good and works for everyone to something that doesn't work right?? I hardly ever get to watch the few shows I do enjoy. It's very frustrating...I'm sitting here typing this as my TV screen is going off and on. I absolutely hate it!!!!!!!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 7th, 2017Karen M. from Bigfork, MT writes:
Analog is definitely better than digital tv. I have never had so much frustration since digital tv came out. The picture breaks up and you lose audio constantly. I watch a lot less tv now than I used to. I grew up with free tv, I refuse to pay for tv now. They (whoever they are) can have it all to themselves.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 3rd, 2017Someone from Cosby, TN writes:
I would rather watch news with "snow" than not at all. I refuse to pay for cable or dish so i go without. Thank you GovernmentREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 23rd, 2017Someone from Miami, FL writes:
The conversion to digital television left some of my televisions unable to receive signal. Converter boxes now are about $30-$50. But what I hate most of all is getting channels, the rabbit ears are not effective and a low signal can make a channel nearly unwatchable. At least with analog the quality would degrade, not freeze and drop.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 18th, 2017Wesley W. from Melrose, WI writes:
Digital television is terrible, most times it never comes in, cable isn't offered in our area. Satellite Jack's up the prices because they know they have a local monopoly and you do nothing about it. Plus when satellite is needed the most like during a nasty thunderstorm it cuts out entirely. Converting everything to digital just proves you are looking out for the people that pay your campaigns, not the people that vote you in.REPORT COMMENTS
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