Did you know
that Congress passed a law setting February 17th, 2009 as the
deadline for the DTV transition? Until that date most television
stations will continue broadcasting both analog and digital
programming, but after that date analog broadcasting will
stop and most stations will only broadcast digital. They are
switching from analog to DTV, because of the improved picture
and sound quality, and because it allows the same number of
stations to broadcast using fewer channels (less of the
broadcast spectrum) it will free up parts of the broadcast
spectrum for public safety (like the fire and police department,
and emergency rescue) as well as other valuable uses.
Analog TVs receiving over-the-air programming will still work
after that date, but they will need converter boxes to change
digital broadcasts into analog format. Cable and satellite
subscribers with analog TVs should contact their service
providers to see if, and when, they may need any new equipment
to watch DTV. You and your family can visit
www.dtv.gov for
more information.
Do you know that after midnight, February 17, 2009, you will need a digital-to-analog converter box for any analog TVs (non digital) you have?
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