The switch over from analog to digital signal scheduled for February 2009 is little more than a minor inconvenience for San Quentin. In order to receive the benefits of the broadcasting change, the viewer’s television must be “Digital Signal Ready.” If your set was purchased recently, you already have a set ready to receive the new signal.
Quentin is installing converters on their antenna, which will allow older televisions to receive the new signal. But, we will not receive the enhanced picture benefits on our old sets. The “benefits” are primarily a picture that’s crisper. People behind the first major change in broadcasting since the advent of the color TV say that all the colors will be richer and deeper,
Ronnie Sanders (1EY55) asks: “What’s the name of the company that provides our cable,” and, “Why can’t we purchase ESPN2, AMC, HBO…” The first answer, Ronnie, is that we provide our own cable service. What we receive are the “free” broadcasts anyone with an antenna get. Hope that coming improvements will give you a bit more selection in viewing options, stay healthy, Ronnie.