What happens to my analog TV and analog cable after the digital transition?
What happens to my analog TV and analog cable after the digital transition?A Reader Writes: I have a so called “stranded” analog TV which is actually connected to my Cable but not through the cable box. So, right now my cable company is providing what has to be an analog signal since my old analog TV is working fine. The question is, come the digital transition on June 12, 2009, will the signal coming out of the cable and satellite companies be a digital signal? If so, will I need a DTV converter box since I have no intention of getting rid of that TV right now?Answer: You have an interesting question. Basically, the DTV converter box is useless with cable. The DTV converter box only applies to antenna reception as does the digital transition. Technically, cable and satellite companies don’t have to do anything to their analog signal. My best advice is to call your cable company directly and ask them. Right now, most cable companies are continuing their analog signal. Some, however, ha
