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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Stations can still yank analog plug this month, though many won't]]></title><link>http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</guid><description><![CDATA[They should pull the plug, the FCC has been pulling theirs. Anybody who has been watching TV should have seen the commercials by now. Pull it, then take care of the ding-dongs.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[monte]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 6th 2009 3:52PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Stations can still yank analog plug this month, though many won't]]></title><link>http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</guid><description><![CDATA[All of the major broadcasters in Dayton, OH are switching on Feb 17 no matter what...<br>WDTN (NBC)<br>WHIO (CBS)<br>WBDT (CW)<br>WKEF (ABC)<br>WRGT (FOX)<br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dayton Guy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 6th 2009 8:47AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Stations can still yank analog plug this month, though many won't]]></title><link>http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</guid><description><![CDATA[Same here in Salt Lake City... The PBS stations are going to be the only ones left.<br><br>The date switch was a horrible idea, especially if people don't realize that they might not be able to watch anything because the local stations are not waiting.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[gib]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 6th 2009 10:24AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Stations can still yank analog plug this month, though many won't]]></title><link>http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</guid><description><![CDATA[People upgrade now, trust me you'll appreciate how much better things look.<br><br>Heck if you got a coupon and you look around hard enough you can get a DTV box under $10.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shoeboy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 6th 2009 9:07AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Stations can still yank analog plug this month, though many won't]]></title><link>http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</guid><description><![CDATA[Every major broadcast network in Spokane, WA will be swtiching to digital on February 17th.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 6th 2009 12:17PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Stations can still yank analog plug this month, though many won't]]></title><link>http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</guid><description><![CDATA[We only have 3 full power stations in our market (Southbend Indiana) that will be switching on the 17th this month.  All of the other stations either switched already, or are low power and not required to switch yet.  So really in our market, the delay doesn't really amount to anything with the exception of allowing people to get converter boxes that hadn't gotten them yet.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Phoenixfury]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 6th 2009 12:46PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Stations can still yank analog plug this month, though many won't]]></title><link>http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</guid><description><![CDATA[Anyone know if  the stations here in NY will be swtiching to digital Feb 17?, is there a web site to fine this out? ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 6th 2009 1:22PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Stations can still yank analog plug this month, though many won't]]></title><link>http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</guid><description><![CDATA[I know our local NBC station is switching on Feb 17 no matter what.<br><br>Don't know about the others yet.<br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ordeith]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 6th 2009 1:40PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Stations can still yank analog plug this month, though many won't]]></title><link>http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</guid><description><![CDATA[If you are waiting for a voucher, you should be shot!  Stop taking our money and go buy a damn converter box with YOUR OWN money instead of other tax payers money!!!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt DeCillis]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 6th 2009 2:32PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Stations can still yank analog plug this month, though many won't]]></title><link>http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</guid><description><![CDATA[The vouchers were paid for by the 700MHz spectrum auction winners, the concept being that those who were forcing the removal of NTSC should compensate those who have to upgrade their televisions as a result. Nobody's taking "your money".<br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[squiggleslash]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 6th 2009 2:51PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Stations can still yank analog plug this month, though many won't]]></title><link>http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</guid><description><![CDATA[squigglegovernmentappolosplash:<br><br>The buyers of the specturm are now faced with a governmental breach of contract and are seeking compensation for the delay.  <br><br>Our Tax dollars.<br><br>The delay, and the "stimulus" package is set to provide the coupon program with additional public funding.<br><br>Also, our tax dollars.<br><br>I think you enjoy being a government shill.<br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ordeith]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 6th 2009 2:56PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Stations can still yank analog plug this month, though many won't]]></title><link>http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</guid><description><![CDATA[Ordeith - And that drivel has what to do with converter box coupons exactly?<br><br>Right, absolutely nothing. Nothing at all.<br><br>Next week on "Ordeith hates the government": How franchise holder funded converter box coupons also caused 9/11, the Nazis, and Dane Cook.<br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[squiggleslash]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 6th 2009 4:10PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Stations can still yank analog plug this month, though many won't]]></title><link>http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</guid><description><![CDATA[Squiggle:<br><br>The coupon program is being extended with public money.  That is something you are sure to have read and either completely ignored or lost the information during a cognitive malfunction.<br><br>There is also the cost of broadcasting PSA's for another four months to consider.<br><br>Take your head out of the sand and stop talking out your ass.<br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ordeith]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 6th 2009 8:09PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Stations can still yank analog plug this month, though many won't]]></title><link>http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hd.engadget.com/2009/02/06/stations-can-still-yank-analog-plug-this-month-though-many-won/</guid><description><![CDATA[The article and story are misleading.   Only the stations OWNED by ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, Gannett, and Hearst-Argyle are affected.   Most network stations are not owned by the network, so many network affliliates will be switching on Feb 17.<br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 6th 2009 3:39PM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>