The Digital TV Transition
What You Need To Know About DTV
 On June 12 (was February 17), 2009, all full-power broadcast television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting on analog airwaves and begin broadcasting only in digital. Digital broadcasting will allow stations to offer improved picture and sound quality and additional channels. Dont' wait - change now. (Note: two Triad stations, WXLV/ABC and WMYV//MyNetwork, will still change on 2/17.)
What does this mean to you?
If you use a television that uses a roof-top antenna or "rabbit ears" to get reception, you will need to start using a digital-to-analog converter box. Your antenna or rabbit ears will no longer work. You do not have to discard your television; it will work with a converter box.
A coupon is available to help with the purchase cost of a converter box - see the DTV converter box web site or call 1(888)388-2009 for voice or 1(877)530-2634 for TTY.
If you own a television with a digital tuner or subscribe to a pay-TV service, you will likely continue to receive TV programming as usual after the transition. Contact your service provider for more information.
What if I am buying a new television?
By law, beginning March 1, 2007, all television reception devices (including TVs, VCRs, DVRs, etc.) imported into the U.S. or shipped in interstate commerce must contain a digital tuner. Retailers may continue to sell analog-only devices from existing inventory, but must prominently display on or near the analog-only device a Consumer Alert label with an advisory.
For more information, (and to get a "DTV Deputy" certificate!) visit these web sites
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