Howdy! Daryl,   
      
   I watch Television using a Digital TV Convertor box.   
      
   While I was watching a show I noticed the image froze for a moment and I   
   wasn't able to hear any sound until the freeze ended and thought about   
   You using D-STAR, VOIP and maybe other Digital Modes for Amateur Radio.   
      
   This happens often enought that I feel like it is a "Feature" of the   
   change over from Analog to Digital Television, and I remember all the   
   publicity about how good Digital TV would be.   
      
   I remember that back when Analog Television was being broadcast if   
   the Picture messed up the sound portion could still be heard on those   
   TV Sets   
      
   One of the local Amateurs who owned a TV and Radio Repair Shop talked   
   about taking courses and buying Test Equipment so He would be able to   
   service Digital Television Sets when they needed any fixing.   
      
   Have You noticed if there any lapses or delays to the transmission that   
   You are listening to when You're using any of those Digital Modes wheather   
   during a QSO or You're SWL'ing the Band?   
      
   I'm just curious and thought I'd ask someone who uses Digital Modes with   
   their Ham Radio Station.   
      
   Thanks, 73 de Ed W9ODR   .          .   
      
      
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