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Written by HomeTrix
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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.
Antenna on Analog TV
Consumers who receive free broadcast television signals through
antennas on television sets that are equipped with analog tuners - and
who do not subscribe to cable, satellite or a telephone company service
provider - will be affected by the transition.* You can upgrade to DTV
by following one of three steps by February 17, 2009:
* Purchase a DTV converter box.
* Purchase a digital TV set
* Subscribe to a cable, satellite or a telephone company service provider
Antenna on Digital TV
All TVs with a digital tuner are able to receive digital signals
broadcast by television stations, so you can continue to receive your
free programming with no monthly fees.
Cable, Satellite or Telephone Television Service
Any TV set in your home that is connected to a cable, satellite or a
telephone company television service should not be affected by the
transition. But if you have any TV sets–perhaps in a bedroom or
kitchen–that are not connected to a paid TV service, you will need to
upgrade those sets to continue receiving a television signal on those
sets after the transition to digital television. Click here for upgrade
options
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Converter Box Coupon Program
Between Jan. 1, 2008, and March 31, 2009, all U.S.
households will be eligible to request up to two coupons, worth $40
each, to be used toward the purchase of up to two, digital-to-analog
converter boxes. The National Telecommunications and Information
Administration (NTIA) has responsibility for administering the coupon
program. For more
information, call the Federal Communications Commission at
1-888-225-5322 (TTY: 1-888-835-5322) or visit the Commission's digital
television website at:
www.DTV.gov.
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