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Old 06-19-2009, 06:25 PM   #42
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You're referring to DTAs. These are QAM tuners (i.e., for cable), while the "coupon ones" are ATSC tuners (i.e., for over-the-air).

DTAs are being deployed as part of Project Calvary, which will free up bandwidth currently clogged with old technology analog service, so that bandwidth can be used for highly-desired new services, like HD channels, and DOCSIS 3.0 high-speed Internet. I cannot wait for the DTAs to be deployed in my area, since it will be the pre-cursor to the introduction of some new services that I am very much looking forward to.
But at what cost?
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