HD TV Reception.

[Thakey]

I haven't got one yet, but consdiering when the credit crunch is a thing of the past!! to buy a HD TV. Can anyone tell me what HD channels I can receive 'Over the air' at present. I haven't got sky or virgin (or any cabletv) , just freeview. what would i need to get even the basic channels? Is there an in-built reveiver or a receiver box available (again to receive via my usual TV antenna).. and does anyone know what is projected for the future?

Thanks - no rush think I've got about 3-4 years before I have the money!!

[ChuckFickens]

HD channels over the "air" currently .... None.

There is not enough bandwidth available to broadcast HD channels while the old analog signal is being transmitted.

There will probably be HD channels available by freeview sometime after 2012 when the analog signals are turned of.

And pretty much any TV you buy these days will have a built in freeview tuner to enable you to watch all the freeview channels (depending on coverage in your aera)

more info (coverage and channels etc ) here

http://www.freeview.co.uk/

[Thakey]

Thanks Mr. Chicken ?? (Spoonerism I hope?)
Thought this was the case but couldn't get an answer without heavy sales spiel! Itlooks like I've got 3 years to save up and buy, but then will be outdated etc.

Thanks your help
thakey

[ChuckFickens]

LOL... yes it's a Spoonerism, It would show a remarkable lack of foresight by parents if it was a real name :)

[Ethel]

Free HD is available on FreeSat though

http://www.freesat.co.uk/

[Ethel]

I do hope ChuckFickens name is NOT a spoonerism!

[Gormless]

Why on earth would it be a Spoonerism? What is a Spoonerism anyway? I just thought it was a really funny name.

[ChuckFickens]

What makes you think it's not a spoonerism Ethel....

It's not my real name! (though it also has no real world reference I will hasten to add)...

it's just a silly name I thought up one night in the hope that it would only be spotted by people that wouldn't be shocked by it (i.e. children)

[Cakeboy]

Gormless - http://lmgtfy.com/?q=spoonerism

[ChuckFickens]

LOL...

Cakeboy...

Gormless knows exactly what a spoonerism is..he's just playing about.

[Thakey]

Nice to see a good response to my question. i have received (and read)7 e-mails and decided not to get a tele anyhow and just post a quetison and enjoy the banter!I I just wonder in Chuck remembers that girl at school called ' Betty Swallox' ?

[Ethel]

Every drag club in the English speaking world has a Betty Swallox.

:)

[alan-r]

ethel always thought you wrote like an old queen... drag club u??