why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

tim60 · 01-19-2018, 11:57 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Yes, the digital broadcasting does offer better signal, and many more channels that the old analog over the air broadcasting.

But.

The signal falls off to nothing at around 50 miles from the broadcast towers.

Also.

It is line of sight, meaning buildings, mountains, dense stands of forest all block the signal.

My home is along a river, surrounded by hills. It is also about 65 to 70 miles from the broadcast towers. So the analog signals we used to get that brought in the 3 network channels, PBS, and a couple Canadian channels from our neighbours to the North are all gone. The local cable provider, Comcast ran fiber optic cable in the area a few years ago, but that ends about a mile from the house. The local phone carrier, Frontier has FIOS, but that ends the same place as the cable.

So our only option is satellite TV.

*sigh*

The penalties one pays to live in the country.

That is the problem of all things digital. If the signal gets corrupted on the way the whole lot is lost, not just a bit a degradation of quality.

tim60 · 01-19-2018, 11:59 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

It has cars that carry motor vehicles.

A bridge where the drivers can hang out in a lounge while they travel between France and Britain.

They could start their imbibing of the drinks each is famous for before they get there, or knock off what they have left on return.

tim60 · 01-20-2018, 12:03 AM

I think some of the big sports that are no longer available on free to air think they made a good deal by making their product subscription only but the effect is that only people who are already enthusiasts will find them, and eventually they will get old and ..., or get busy and not be able to continue, or ... . But no-one channel surfing will ever come across them and get interested. Does that eventually spell the end of the revenue stream for the big sports mobs?

Racer X 69 · 01-20-2018, 04:41 AM

Originally posted by tim60

Does that eventually spell the end of the revenue stream for the big sports mobs?

We can only hope.

robtcorl · 01-20-2018, 06:37 AM - **2 Likes**

An international twist to this morning's Elvis sandwich.
Butter browned Bosnian bread, and butter browned banana.
with bacon of course.

]

**aslyfox** · 01-20-2018, 06:45 AM

Originally posted by robtcorl

An international twist to this morning's Elvis sandwich.
Butter browned Bosnian bread, and butter browned banana.
with bacon of course.

]

I thought Elvis liked peanut butter with his banana sandwich

Elvis Presley's Fried Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich Recipe | Nigella Lawson | Food Network

robtcorl · 01-20-2018, 06:47 AM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

I thought Elvis liked peanut butter with his banana sandwich

Look close, it's under the banana.

tim60 · 01-20-2018, 07:14 AM

Today is Saturday. It rained today. We went to the shops to buy stuff, like food, with which to stuff ourselves. A rather dreich day today. I talked to Kerrowdown about the wonders of communication enabled by that word.

Racer X 69 · 01-20-2018, 07:34 AM

Saturday here too.

And rain also, just like in Britain.

Racer X 69 · 01-20-2018, 07:39 AM - **1 Like**

Taking Mrs. Racer and one of her sisters to the airport this morning, they are going to New Orleans, then driving to Pensacola to visit Mrs. Racer’s daughter, son in law and grandson, then they will drive to the Keys for a week or so before returning to New Orleans to fly home.

All on American made planes.

robtcorl · 01-20-2018, 08:07 AM - **1 Like**

Crazy I know, but it's Saturday here too.
Sun's out, 42F headed to 57F.
Finally nice enough to take down the outside Christmas lights, etc.
Have fun batching it Racer.

Racer X 69 · 01-20-2018, 08:14 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Have fun batching it Racer.

Thanks!

Already got a bunch of buddies coming over later, and have a few hookers lined up.

(Yeah, right!)

robtcorl · 01-20-2018, 08:22 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

have a few hookers lined up

Fishermen are, for the most part, fun guys to be around once you get past their lying.

**aslyfox** · 01-20-2018, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Thanks!

Already got a bunch of buddies coming over later, and have a few hookers lined up.

(Yeah, right!)

you're hosting your rugby team

that is nice or is it BYOB

**savoche** · 01-20-2018, 10:16 AM - **1 Like**

We're three generations on a family trip to my brother-in-law's mountain cabin. Lots of snow - but good company

They're preparing lamb roast on risotto for tonight's dinner. Starting to smell really nice. Not going to lose any weight this weekend either

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01-19-2018, 11:57 PM	#43966
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,739	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Yes, the digital broadcasting does offer better signal, and many more channels that the old analog over the air broadcasting. But. The signal falls off to nothing at around 50 miles from the broadcast towers. Also. It is line of sight, meaning buildings, mountains, dense stands of forest all block the signal. My home is along a river, surrounded by hills. It is also about 65 to 70 miles from the broadcast towers. So the analog signals we used to get that brought in the 3 network channels, PBS, and a couple Canadian channels from our neighbours to the North are all gone. The local cable provider, Comcast ran fiber optic cable in the area a few years ago, but that ends about a mile from the house. The local phone carrier, Frontier has FIOS, but that ends the same place as the cable. So our only option is satellite TV. sigh The penalties one pays to live in the country. That is the problem of all things digital. If the signal gets corrupted on the way the whole lot is lost, not just a bit a degradation of quality.

01-19-2018, 11:59 PM	#43967
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,739	Originally posted by Racer X 69 It has cars that carry motor vehicles. A bridge where the drivers can hang out in a lounge while they travel between France and Britain. They could start their imbibing of the drinks each is famous for before they get there, or knock off what they have left on return.

01-20-2018, 12:03 AM	#43968
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,739	I think some of the big sports that are no longer available on free to air think they made a good deal by making their product subscription only but the effect is that only people who are already enthusiasts will find them, and eventually they will get old and ..., or get busy and not be able to continue, or ... . But no-one channel surfing will ever come across them and get interested. Does that eventually spell the end of the revenue stream for the big sports mobs?

01-20-2018, 04:41 AM	#43969
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by tim60 Does that eventually spell the end of the revenue stream for the big sports mobs? We can only hope.

01-20-2018, 06:37 AM - 2 Likes	#43970
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	An international twist to this morning's Elvis sandwich. Butter browned Bosnian bread, and butter browned banana. with bacon of course. ]

01-20-2018, 06:45 AM	#43971
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by robtcorl An international twist to this morning's Elvis sandwich. Butter browned Bosnian bread, and butter browned banana. with bacon of course. ] I thought Elvis liked peanut butter with his banana sandwich Elvis Presley's Fried Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich Recipe \| Nigella Lawson \| Food Network

01-20-2018, 06:47 AM	#43972
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by Aslyfox I thought Elvis liked peanut butter with his banana sandwich Look close, it's under the banana.

01-20-2018, 07:14 AM	#43973
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,739	Today is Saturday. It rained today. We went to the shops to buy stuff, like food, with which to stuff ourselves. A rather dreich day today. I talked to Kerrowdown about the wonders of communication enabled by that word.

01-20-2018, 07:34 AM	#43974
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Saturday here too. And rain also, just like in Britain.

01-20-2018, 07:39 AM - 1 Like	#43975
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Taking Mrs. Racer and one of her sisters to the airport this morning, they are going to New Orleans, then driving to Pensacola to visit Mrs. Racer’s daughter, son in law and grandson, then they will drive to the Keys for a week or so before returning to New Orleans to fly home. All on American made planes.

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01-20-2018, 08:07 AM - 1 Like	#43976
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Crazy I know, but it's Saturday here too. Sun's out, 42F headed to 57F. Finally nice enough to take down the outside Christmas lights, etc. Have fun batching it Racer.

01-20-2018, 08:14 AM - 1 Like	#43977
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by robtcorl Have fun batching it Racer. Thanks! Already got a bunch of buddies coming over later, and have a few hookers lined up. (Yeah, right!)

01-20-2018, 08:22 AM - 3 Likes	#43978
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by Racer X 69 have a few hookers lined up Fishermen are, for the most part, fun guys to be around once you get past their lying.

01-20-2018, 09:03 AM	#43979
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Thanks! Already got a bunch of buddies coming over later, and have a few hookers lined up. (Yeah, right!) you're hosting your rugby team that is nice or is it BYOB

01-20-2018, 10:16 AM - 1 Like	#43980
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	We're three generations on a family trip to my brother-in-law's mountain cabin. Lots of snow - but good company They're preparing lamb roast on risotto for tonight's dinner. Starting to smell really nice. Not going to lose any weight this weekend either