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Get Informed and Inform Others About the Now-Completed DTV Transition
On June 12, 2009, all full-power television stations in the U.S. ceased broadcasting in analog and began transmitting in digital-only format. Now that the DTV Transition is completed, all analog televisions that rely on free, over-the-air analog signals via "rabbit ears" and rooftop antennas will no longer work. You can make a difference in your community by educating people about post-DTV-Transition actions they can take to continue watching television programming.
Learn to Install & Troubleshoot Converter Boxes
There are many publications available that describe the installation of a digital-to-analog converter box with your current antenna and analog TV. If you are having problems receiving channels or installing the converter box, our troubleshooting guide and DTV fact sheets may help you resolve the issues.
Choose Your Audience
Choose one or more target audience(s) to educate and assist. This may include demographic groups such as:
- People in rural or tribal areas
- Senior citizens
- People with disabilities
- Minorities
- People who speak English as a second language
- Low-income viewers
- Family (especially grandparents) and friends
Choose Your Method to Help
You know your community better than we do, so be creative and feel free to use your own ideas. There are many ways in which you can help. You can:
- Set up a table or booth at local public events
- Make a public service announcement at a local sporting event or fair
- Create a local hotline where people can call with questions about the DTV transition
- Organize a recycling drive for discarded television sets
- Spread information to friends through social networks or clubs
Related FAQs
What is the difference between analog and DTV broadcasting?
What is the public benefit of the DTV transition?