A tenant rang Ray White Beecroft property management department asking if the owner would pay for a digital TV aerial, saying he needs it because analog TV is about to be turned off. Nicole asked me about it so I did some research and thought others might want to know.
Much of what follows is from http://www.digitalready.gov.au/rolloutmap_NSW.aspx).
Firstly, when will the change take place? "It's already here, stations are transmitting both analog and digital". And note "If you already have a digital set top box, digital TV recorder or an integrated digital TV, you should be receiving digital signals, and will not have to do anything."
When will analog transmissions cease? "Starting 2010". But don't panic! When in Sydney? "31 December 2013".
What is the difference between an analog aerial and a digital one? "Nothing, so long as your aerial is UHF." But note "If you use an indoor antenna now, you may need to replace it with an external antenna to get a reliable digital signal". For more info on the aerial requirements, check out a technical discussion at
http://www.pcuser.com.au/pcuser/hs2.nsf/web/8FF0B8CD5EA3824ECA25726B002CB45D, "Listen up. The oil on Digital TV".
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