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June 10th, 2009

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On June 12th analog televisions will, by law, have to make the switch to Digital Television. Here are three things you need to know:

Who’s affected?

If rabbit ears own a place on your television set and you do not subscribe to a satellite, cable, or other paid television service, you will have to make the switch.

How do I switch?

Consumers have three options to continue getting television reception:

1. Purchase a DTV converter box for your existing TV set set ($40-$70). If you haven’t applied for a government coupon to help cover the cost it may be too late. You can get more information at www.dtv2009.gov

2. Purchase a TV set with a built-in digital tuner.

3. Subscribe to cable, satellite or other pay TV service, if that carrier offers the local broadcast stations you want.

Why, by law, do I have to switch?

Analog television service uses standard broadcast technology that utilizes a large spectrum of airwaves. Going digital will free up the airwaves for more innovative services such as “multicasting” –offering several channels of digital programming at the same time, using the same amount of spectrum required for one analog program. In other words, television audiences will have more viewing options.

Posted by Trudy on June 10th, 2009
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