# What do TV station have to do to switch to digital transmission?

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**Created:** [December 8, 2008, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-tv-station-have-to-do-to-switch-to-digital-transmission/476246 "2008-12-08T15:16:47Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 9, 2008, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-tv-station-have-to-do-to-switch-to-digital-transmission/476246/21 "2008-12-09T18:07:23Z")

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> [@BubbaDog](#):
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> I think the biggest shock will be when people realize that their over the air VHS and DVR recorders will no longer record their programs.
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> I’ve been searching for an digital broadcast OTA capable DVR that is not TIVO and none of the big box stores are carrying anything.
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> The standard broadcast DVR’s were very scarce two years ago when I bought mine and it looks like I’ll have to either upgrade my satellite package to get a decent digital broadcast DVR or switch to cable.

The only one I’m aware of that isn’t discontinued is the Dish DTVPal

> **[Dish DTVPal DVR (ex-Echostar TR-50) Official Speculation...](https://www.avsforum.com/threads/dish-dtvpal-dvr-ex-echostar-tr-50-official-speculation-and-order-info-thread.972197/)**
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> Last updated: Feb 20 @ 11:05am
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> The "DTVPal DVR" is now available and shipping from dishdepot.com . This dual-tuner, HDTV DVR is $279 plus tax and shipping. There are no subscriptions, no monthly fees and there are no advertisements.
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> Update: As of...

Brian

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