Notice: Digital TV Transition on 2/17/2009: Beginning 2/18/09, anyone still using a rooftop antenna ("Rabbit Ears") to receive their television broadcasts will no longer receive a picture or sound on their TV, due to the television broadcast industry's transition from analog to digital transmission. Millions of $40 oupons are available from the National Telecommunications Information Administration to help affected viewers buy converter boxes for the digital transmissions. These boxes are expected to cost between $50 and $70 and will be available at most major electronics retail stores. More Information: apply online at dtv2009.gov 24-hour hotline: 1-888-DTV-2009 FCC's digital TV website

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