Mackhack

Hi guys,

I was wondering if TV Tuners (digital and/or analog) are still working in our cars in the US.

Hope someone can bring some clarification on this one.

Thank you!

lkchris

I think they were never there but in any event Euro TV and North American TV aren't the same.

jbondox

no

Mackhack

No for not at all right?

MARK CUMMINS

The TV Tuner in my W211 only picks up analog channels since the change to digital

Mackhack

Thanks Mark!

montyhar2

CATV will continue using Analog Signals but if and when they do drop Analog the Digital Set Top Box will still put out Channel 3 and Composite NTSC video for the foreseeable future.Cable is required to accomodate Analog for quite a while but not required to provide a separate analog carrier for each channel.This accomodation can be through a set-top box.There are already all digital systems and as the demand for more two-way apps increases systems are starting to drop the lower analog carriers so they can use that spectrum to increase return bandwidth.So, while Cable will provide an NTSC signal for quite a while longer,you may not be able to access that signal directly with your tuner.

Mackhack

Wow, that is some info. Thank you. So basically, analog tuner works, and I can receive local channels right?

Pekkle

Correct me if I am wrong, but how are you going to put CATV in cars?

Hubi

yeah, how you actually find a tv tuner presence in the car?

Mackhack

By putting in one

Hubi

hehe

any other thoughts?

loudoun90

Hello,


I have a 2003 E500 (W211) with the Harmon Karmon sound system. I'd like to purchase the necessary equipment to have tv in my car. I understand that I would need the following:


- Comand Head Unit (NTG 1 or 2.5)
- tv tuner (NTG 1 or 2.5)
- left and right antenna
- antenna amp
- tuner and amp mounting kit


Did I list all the items needed? If, not please tell me what I missed. Also, do you have all of the necessary equipment that I need for sale?

Mackhack

You're cross posting!!! Answer is in your other post at the other thread.

brianmullanl

There are already all digital systems and as the demand for more two-way apps increases systems are starting to drop the lower analog carriers

loudoun90

Sorry....I'm new to this website. My vin number is WDBUF70JX3A332753

Mackhack

im still receiving analog channels as well with mine.

loudoun90

brianmullanl, where are you in the USA? I'm in the Washington DC area. I want to make sure it's worth spending the money if I get a lot of channels.