Convert to DTV

I've started to research the conversion to Digital TV (DTV) This is government's ruling to eliminate the Analog Signal and use only Digital Signals to broadcast their TV Signals.

If you have Cable or Satellite (DirecTv or dish) then you would not have to worry about this. But for people like my Grandmother, she will need to do something. It is already hard enough since she is not technically sound either.

So on to the Research:

Antenna - Whatever antenna you are using should be good enough to receive the Digital Signals. There are a few exceptions, but for the most part you should be fine.

Digital Converter Box - These things work like your Satellite Box. You set the TV to one channel, and then you turn the stations on the Digital box. This provides a sticky situation for my Grandmother. She will need to learn a new remote control. Plus it goes into another sticky situation...

VCRs (analog) - With the Digital converter box, your VCR is almost useless. It can only record whatever channel is on the Digital Converter box. So How is Grandma going to remember to control the Digital Box and the VCR at the same time? She can't. Ug. this is where it will get difficult.

VCRs (Digital) - These cose $150 (for cheap-os) to $300 (the one people like), nuff said.

That's where I'm at Right now. Though it seems like it might be easier just to get a Cable Package. Then it won't change that much... I hope.

Good Info
http://www.ezdigitaltv.com/index.html