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DIGITAL TV dealing with the DTV Revolution
Did you know:
- In early 2009, broadcast television will complete a transition from analog to digital technology?
- Digital television, or DTV, will provide an interference-free signal and make new services possible?
- If you own a traditional analog TV set, it may no longer work unless you take action?
DTV is an advanced technology that allows broadcasters to provide higher quality pictures and sounds, as well as advanced services such as transmission of multiple video streams or other data over a single channel. DTV also makes more efficient use of the airwaves, and the Federal Communications Commission will make the airwaves that are freed up by this transition available for advanced communications services for commercial and public safety use.
On February 17, 2009, full-power analog television broadcasts will cease and many TV sets will no longer be able to receive over-the-air signals. That date will mark the completion of a transition to digital TV, or DTV, mandated by Congress. Analog TV sets not connected to cable, satellite, or other pay-TV service (in other words, TV’s that use an antenna or rabbit ears for over-the-air TV) will need a digital converter box after February 17th. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before to receive low-power, Class A or translator TV stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players and similar products. The federal government is offering discount coupons for viewers who need to purchase converter boxes for analog TV sets. More information on the DTV transition is available at www.dtv.gov. For discount coupons, visit www.dtv2009.gov or call 1-888-DTV-2009.
The transition to DTV is underway now, and it is not too early to start preparing.
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