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While the national DTV transition will be on February 17, 2009, the Wilmington, North Carolina area transitioned at 12 noon on September 8, 2008.  Full-power commercial TV stations now only broadcast in digital. Digital broadcasting allows stations to offer improved picture and sound quality and additional channels. Find out more about whether or not you will be impacted by the digital TV (DTV) transition. Go now.


Wilmington, NC  First in Flight - First in Digital:
DTV Transition Premieres in Wilmington, North Carolina.
DTV Test Pilot Program - Analog Broadcasts Ended September 8, 2008.


9/9/08
Chairman Martin's Remarks at the Digital Television Switch-Over in Wilmington, NC.  Word | Acrobat

9/9/08
Commissioner Copps' Remarks at the Digital Television Switch-Over in Wilmington, NC.  Word | Acrobat

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DTV Transition Premieres in Wilmington, North Carolina. DTV Test Pilot Program - Analog Broadcasts ended September 8, 2008. Download PDF*.

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Last reviewed/updated on 10/07/08
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