tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13520324.post3671353551615902866..comments2024-03-21T13:15:26.838-04:00Comments on The Rural Blog: Out of reach of TV stations' new signals, rural Americans are discovering digital disappointmentMelissa Patrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01558431327921705882noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13520324.post-6937974049961143732011-02-18T01:14:17.279-05:002011-02-18T01:14:17.279-05:00I just started working at DISH Network and I know ...I just started working at DISH Network and I know that we service a lot of rural locations with all kinds of programming including HD channels. Check out the website, you'll see that HD programming is free for life for new and existing customers. Hope this helps!Nicolenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13520324.post-79447964919387294612011-01-21T17:23:10.371-05:002011-01-21T17:23:10.371-05:00I think people should learn to find better things ...I think people should learn to find better things to do with their time in "Rural" America. This related to being a farmer mostly. I spend a lot of time focusing on growing crops and maintenance in my greenhouse. I do not miss the crap they air on TV anymore. As for internet abilities use dial-up. It is slow but you can still be connected for around 12 dollars a month. I think we should focus on why we live away from cities (clean air, no traffic, people who wear their pants around their waist) and less on what we do not have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13520324.post-67978828344519336492009-07-20T15:22:00.735-04:002009-07-20T15:22:00.735-04:00Rural america, you are not alone. I live smack dab...Rural america, you are not alone. I live smack dab in the center of a thriving Southern metropolis and lost channels as well. I have 4 of the 6 I used to receive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13520324.post-67367677638403625642009-07-02T10:12:34.972-04:002009-07-02T10:12:34.972-04:00Here's what I did to receive free local HD cha...Here's what I did to receive free local HD channels on the cable of the provider in my area.<br />Purchased a KWorld SA290-Q DVI External ATSC/QAM TVBox for $80, I think they have gone up to over $100 since I purchased.<br />Make sure the cable connection is made into your dwelling, someone had disconnect mine.<br />It has YPbPr and DVI outputs so make sure your TV has one of these types of inputs.<br />Be patient navigating the menu during setup, it's not very user friendly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13520324.post-49661662323922059932009-07-02T10:06:39.437-04:002009-07-02T10:06:39.437-04:00Since June 12th all I can get is PBS over the air ...Since June 12th all I can get is PBS over the air on the best antenna sold at my local retailer. The reception range is shorter for DTV so the existing transmission tower density will not reach as many as before. The cable companies won't tell you but they do provide the HD signals for local stations on cable for free. Most cases you need a QAM tuner to decode the signal and that takes some research. Of course they will rent you one for around $10/month.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13520324.post-75741422699966647272009-03-09T02:27:00.000-04:002009-03-09T02:27:00.000-04:00Nice post.Nice post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13520324.post-71599516159778196952009-03-04T18:21:00.000-05:002009-03-04T18:21:00.000-05:00I'm left with ABC & PBS after Feb. 17th an...I'm left with ABC & PBS after Feb. 17th and I expect to loose ABC after June 12th. I've done the re-initialization and rescan for channels.<BR/>Someone tell me who I can contact to voice my opinions regarding telecommunications access in rural communities please.<BR/>Aurora, NEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com