Full power digital broadcasting began nation
wide June 12, 2009.
Digital television is the greatest advancement
since the introduction of color.
Digital television is more efficient and will
free up much needed bandwidth.
Your favorite over-the-air programs and local
television stations will still be available.
Cable or satellite users and those with digital
televisions should have no worries.
If your television has a digital or “ATSC”
input on the back your ready to go.
Many low-power community stations may still
broadcast in analog after June 12, 2009.
Congress has devoted $1.5 billion dollar to
the converter box coupon program.
Call 1-888-DTV-2009 to request two $40 coupons
to off-set converter box purchases.
Consider only those converter boxes with analog
pass-through capability.
Your current antenna will generally provide
good digital reception, but not always.
Most digital stations use UHF band (Channels
14-51) but some will move after cut-over.
The above information summarized from www.dtvtransition.org
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