[Rocketfan]

...to go digital you just have to convert your analog signal to digital.

Which means buying an entirely new transmitter, right? As I understand it, it's not like you just flip the "go go digital" switch and it's done. I didn't think the cost of a new transmitter was insignificant.

Unless Allbritton has changed philosophy concerning their Lynchburg outpost, WSET isn't going to get any budget for "frills" like HD anytime soon.

It's a catch-22 for them, then. Now that I own an HDTV I can't stand to watch anything in standard definition. If I were to actually watch local news coverage (which I wouldn't), I'll pick the station broadcasting in HD every time. It's a personal preference and completely anecdotal evidence, but I doubt I'm alone. In my case, they lose a viewer.

Well it appears thats 2 people at least, i also pick the station in HD everytime.

[flamesbball84]

i just pick whiever station has the best content since you know you watch the news to get news...

[Liberty4Life]

i just pick whiever station has the best content since you know you watch the news to get news...

People still watch the news (or read a newspaper) to get the news? Really? What an archaic concept.