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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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TV Tuner in the US

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.

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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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I think they were never there but in any event Euro TV and North American TV aren't the same.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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No for not at all right?
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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The TV Tuner in my W211 only picks up analog channels since the change to digital
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MARK CUMMINS
The TV Tuner in my W211 only picks up analog channels since the change to digital
Thanks Mark!
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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 02:17 AM
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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.
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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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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.
Wow, that is some info. Thank you. So basically, analog tuner works, and I can receive local channels right?
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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 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.
Correct me if I am wrong, but how are you going to put CATV in cars?
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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 11:35 PM
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Correct me if I am wrong, but how are you going to put CATV in cars?
yeah, how you actually find a tv tuner presence in the car?
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 12:42 AM
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By putting in one
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 11:10 AM
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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Need help with analog/digital tv in W211

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?


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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 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?


You're cross posting!!! Answer is in your other post at the other thread.
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 10:44 PM
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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
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 11:24 PM
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Sorry....I'm new to this website. My vin number is WDBUF70JX3A332753
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 12:21 AM
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im still receiving analog channels as well with mine.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 07:04 AM
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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.
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