| Broadcast TV will go digital early next year. How will this affect you?
Your questions answered! WHAT IS THE DIGITAL TV TRANSITION?
In 1996, Congress mandated that all broadcast networks distribute their programming digital rather than analog, by early 2009. Currently, all broadcast stations are simultaneously broadcasting their programming in analog AND digital. As of February 17, 2009, television stations will begin broadcasting in digital only. CAN I RECEIVE DIGITAL BROADCASTS ON MY CURRENT TV?
If you have cable TV service or satellite TV service, you will not be affected at all by the transition. If, on February 17th of 2009, you are still receiving free over the air local broadcast programming on your TV with a roof-top antenna or "rabbit ears," the type of TV you own is important. If you have a Digital TV (a TV with an internal digital tuner), you can still watch free over-the-air TV after February 17, 2009. It's possible, but not likely, that you will need a new UHF antenna. If you have an older Analog TV, to continue receiving your local broadcast stations free you will need to purchase a "Digital-to-analog converter box." All households are now eligible to receive two $40 coupons toward the purchase of eligible converter boxes from participating retailers. For answers to any questions you may have about the digital TV transition, go to www.dtv.gov. For information on how to get your converter box coupons, go to www.dtv2009.gov.
nKTC Cable Television customers will not be affected by this change. You will not need to change anything unless you receive analog television over the air or via an antenna, you'll need to take action to continue watching your favorite stations. For more information, please go to www.dtvtransition.org.
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