Digital Television Transition
Is your TV ready for the switch? If you use “rabbit ears” or a rooftop antenna with an analog television, you must take some action before June 12, 2009 to continue receiving television broadcasts.
Full-power television stations nationwide must switch from the analog method of transmitting TV signals to only broadcasting a digital signal. Some stations may make the transition anytime after February 17, 2009 so it’s important to consider what actions you may need to take right away.
Digital television is a more efficient technology that will provided clearer pictures, better sound and will allow for a variety of other new television services.
But if you are one of millions of consumers who receive free TV through rooftop antennas or rabbit ears, you will need to upgrade your television set to continuing receiving free television. In fact, one out of every three households will be affected by the switch.
Any television sets that do not have a built-in digital tuner, or are not connected to a cable, satellite or a telephone company service provider, will need a digital converter box to continue receiving free, broadcast television after the transition occurs.
For more information about the DTV Transition, visit DTVAnswers.com.
Source: National Association of Broadcasters
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