60 Seconds:
On February 17, 2009, television will undergo the
biggest change since color was introduced in the 1950s. That’s the date
on which analog broadcasting will end for full-power TV stations.
Currently, most stations are broadcasting in two formats - digital and
analog. Those of us with digital television sets are already enjoying
the benefits of DTV. Those with the older analog sets are still getting
programming as we always have. But that will change on February 17,
2009, when full-power stations will stop broadcasting in analog. After
that date, they will only broadcast in digital, so you will have to
make some changes if you watch free over-the-air TV broadcasts on an
analog TV with an antenna.
That doesn’t mean you need to get a new television
set. Buying a digital TV is just one option. There are low-cost
converter boxes to change the digital signal to one that your current
analog set can receive. If you currently receive your programming
through a satellite or cable provider, ask your provider what equipment
you will need, if any, to continue receiving your signals through the
transition. For more information on the digital television transition,
including information on a government coupon program for converter
boxes, go to www.dtv.gov, or call
1-888-CALL-FCC.
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30 Seconds:
On February 17, 2009, analog broadcasting will end
for full-power TV stations. If you watch free over-the-air TV with a
broadcast antenna and don’t have a digital TV, you’ll have to get a
digital-to-analog converter box for your analog TV. For more
information on the digital television transition, including information
on a government coupon program for converter boxes, go to
www.dtv.gov, or call 1-888-CALL-FCC.
This message is brought to you by (local
organization) and (station).
15 Seconds:
On February 17, 2009, analog broadcasting will end
for full-power TV stations. This will affect you if you watch free
over-the-air TV on an analog set with a broadcast antenna. For
information on the digital television transition, go to
www.dtv.gov, or call 1-888-CALL-FCC.
This message is brought to you by (local
organization) and (station).
10 Seconds:
On February 17, 2009, big changes are coming to the
way we watch broadcast television. Make sure you’re ready for the
digital transition. For information, go to
www.dtv.gov, or call 1-888-CALL-FCC.
This message is brought to you by (local
organization) and (station).
