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Analog TV's Will Die Feb 17,
2009
Affects Broadcast Channels only.
May
30,
2008
On February 17, 2009 all full-power broadcast television stations in
the United States will stop broadcasting on analog airwaves and begin
broadcasting only in digital. Digital broadcasting will allow 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.
What is the digital TV (DTV) transition?
The switch from analog to digital broadcast television is referred to as the digital TV (DTV) transition. In 1996, the U.S. Congress authorized the distribution of an additional broadcast channel to each broadcast TV station so that they could start a digital broadcast channel while simultaneously continuing their analog broadcast channel. Later, Congress mandated that February 17, 2009 would be the last day for full-power television stations to broadcast in analog. Broadcast stations in all U.S. markets are currently broadcasting in both analog and digital. After February 17, 2009, full-power television stations will broadcast in digital only.
What Is Happening?
Your TV signal is switching to “digital.” For more than fifty years, TV broadcasters have sent their shows to your TV using “analog” signals. After February 17, 2009, most of the old analog signals will be gone and most of the stations you watch will use only the new digital signals.
Why Is The Government Switching to Digital?
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For improved public safety for everyone. The transition to digital will help police, fire, and other public safety departments to communicate more easily with each other during emergencies.
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For you, digital TV offers better picture and sound quality, as well as more channels and programming choices.
What Does This Mean To You?
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If all of your TVs are hooked up to cable or satellite, you will continue to get your TV after the switch. Just check with your cable or satellite company to be sure.
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If you have a digital TV, you are ready for the switch. (If your TV is more than 10 years old it probably is not digital. If it is less than 10 years old, ask the manufacturer if your TV is “analog-only.”)
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If you have an analog-only TV with a roof top antenna or “rabbit ears,” you will not be able to watch most TV stations after February 17, 2009 unless you get a “converter box.”
Converter Box?
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The converter box will attach to your TV and let you go on getting free TV.
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With the converter box you can get a better picture and more channels. The antenna you have should work with the box.
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You can buy a converter box at a retail store. The boxes will cost $40 to $70.
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You can get two $40 coupons per household from the US Government to help you pay for up to two boxes. (One coupon per box only.)
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