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    HDTV Format 16X9 only?

    Yeh, that All-Star game decision really pissed me off too. I can't believe MLB actually produced an HD feed and Fox did not jump on. Fox has passed on everything from Nascar Baseball. Wake up FOX!
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    Ota hdtv

    Silver Sensor. It's made in England and being imported. It's worked wonders for many. I don't have the link. Try the avs forum and do a search.
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    HDTV Format 16X9 only?

    The future is 16x9. I have found where I am that ABC is passing 720p 16x9. CBS, NBC and PBS are passing 1080i 16x9. Fox is passing 480i or 480p 4x3. This seems to be the case in most other cities. There are exceptions on programming. You also can't beat an anamorphic progressive DVD. It's...
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    Newbie needs help setting up HDTV on Mitsu WT46-805

    Brian, First, upgrade your DirectTv receiver with a DTC-100. I have heard that Best Buy is selling them cheap ($480) making room for the Toshiba / Sony units. Second, You'll have to get the eliptical dish ($80). The oval one is only picking up the 101 sat (non-HD). The HD material comes from the...
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    Philly Area HDTV

    Well, I'm in Delaware. I use a RS VU190XR yagi with a CM 7777 preamp mounted above my roof for a total height of approx. 33ft. I have a rather large hill in from of me as well. I can get CBS and ABC in the mid to high 70's. PBS is in the mid 40's with excessive multipath. Fox is a 28 with no...
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    NCAA hoops on CBS HDTV?

    No official word yet. Bob Ross of CBS will be letting everyone know on the AVS forum. Should be very soon.
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    How many will watch Superbowl in HD??

    You better believe I will be. And about 15 other friends that are coming over. Add 16.
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