FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell
Transcript of 60-Second TV Public Service Announcement
[Commissioner on Camera:]
Is your TV ready for digital?
Hello, I’m Commissioner Robert McDowell of the Federal Communications
Commission. By February 17th, TV stations will stop broadcasting in analog
and broadcast only in digital. Your TV needs to be ready so you can keep
watching.
[Commissioner Voice Over:]
If you have a TV with a digital tuner, you can already watch digital
television. If your TV is connected to cable or satellite, this change
should not affect you. But if you use an older TV with rabbit ears or a
rooftop antenna you need to act.
You can buy a new TV. You can subscribe to cable or satellite or you can
buy a converter box and plug it into your older TV. The government offers
you two $40 coupons toward the cost of converter boxes. If your TV is ready,
you can get the benefits of digital broadcasting today!
But don’t delay or… [SFX: Static sound]
[Announcer Voice Over:]
Is your TV ready for digital? For more information, visit
DTV.gov or dial 1-888-CALL-FCC.