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Analog TV will end - February 17, 2009

Tag: NEWSadmin @ 8:59 am

What does this mean to you?

If you own an older model TV, it will probably be classified as using an analog signal. All TV stations will be required to upgrade their systems from analog to digital. This move by the TV stations will provide movie-quality pictures and sound. More channels and High Definition to those that have HDTV sets.

This will effect millions of people that do not own digital television.  But there is a solution.

You will be able to purchase a DTV converter box that will convert the digital signal into analog for an existing television set.

http://dtvanswers.com/dtv_how.html

The federal government will offer up to two converter box coupons valued at $40 each to households beginning in early 2008 to help consumers cover the cost of the converter box.

http://www.ntia.doc.gov/

 

Press Release: Commerce’s NTIA Announces More Than 100 Retailers Certified to Participate in TV Converter Box Coupon Program for Digital Television Transition

 

 


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