Analog OTA mostly goes away in February, but apparently cable operators
have to supply analog signals through 2012. When would you expect
analog tuners to no longer be offered in new sets?

Mark F wrote:
> Analog OTA mostly goes away in February, but apparently cable operators
> have to supply analog signals through 2012. When would you expect
> analog tuners to no longer be offered in new sets?

I would be surprised to see many once the models available in February
are replaced with new models. Why would someone want to watch an analog
feed on a cable system that duplicates the programming on a digital
feed? The network analog feeds are often the center of the HD feed with
the sides cropped off anyway. Many cable providers are gradually making
non-local channels digital exclusive to reduce duplication and reduce
their availability to basic/economy tier subscribers.

Mark F <> wrote:

>Analog OTA mostly goes away in February, but apparently cable operators
>have to supply analog signals through 2012. When would you expect
>analog tuners to no longer be offered in new sets?

Low power TV stations and translator stations do not go away in February.
For some, those are their sources of TV. It would be stupid to not supply
analog tuners until those are forced off the air.