Comments on: North Escambia Residents Slowly Ordering DTV Coupons; HD News Here

By: Mike McKay

Mike McKay — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:02:21 +0000

I have Directv and the local channels are not in HD on their service. The off-air antenna on my HD TV allows me to receive the many network shows and sports in HD. If you don’t have a digital tuner, get the converter box!

By: Mario500

Mario500 — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:25:48 +0000

It’s odd that the first station in the broadcast area to produce a newscast in high definition is the worst in terms of programming. Among the examples, the station has tape-delayed “Nightline” for over 20 years, they don’t air ABC’s “World News” on the weekend, they never aired the daytime serial “Port Charles”, they pre-empted “Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher” until it was cancelled by ABC, they did not air the late night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live” during the program’s first few years, and they continue to keep the syndicated talk shows “The Jerry Springer Show” and “The Maury Povich Show” away from viewers in Alabama). I don’t believe the stations in Mobile feel any pressure from Channel 3, as high definition programming is only a feature offered by digital TV. Programming content is what counts in the end.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:42:06 +0000

It gives you free high def (if you have the HDTV) and a couple 24/7 weather channels. Even if you dont have high def it will give you a better quality picture and will work with less signal strength. So it does make it better.

By: Mr. Molino

Mr. Molino — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:54:37 +0000

The box is not going to make what is on tv any better. There are not any shows worth watching.