Sunday, June 14, 2009

Bye Bye Rabbit Ears

Analog TV is now history. FCC switched off analog broadcast after midnight on June 13th. The dipole antenna sits on top of my TV has been rendered useless.

Yes,you're right. I don't have cable subscription. Ever since I started my MBA program, I barely have had time to watch TV. Once in a while, I watch an episode of CSI Miami or The Mentalist. When it is close to midterms or finals, I stay up studying until 3 or 4am in the morning.

The Fed postponed the switch in February, extending analog broadcast for 4 months. I recieved one of those $40 vouchers to purchase a digital box, but I let it expire. I requested a replacement voucher, but so far the Fed hasn't send me one yet. I don't think they ever will because the money is better used for rescuing GM.

We will have cable subscription in our new home in Florida. It comes with the lease. I don't think I will watch much TV though. The time is better spent strolling down Ocean Drive and laying out on South Beach.

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