DTV Transition

DTV Transition

DTV is the next generation of broadcasting technology, which will replace traditional analog signals with digital television transmissions. The U.K. has already begun their version of a digital switchover, and the DTV transition deadline for the U.S. is scheduled for February 17, 2009. The switch to digital is expected to provide a better television experience through clearer pictures, better sound quality, and greater program selection.

Television customers currently using a digital converter box provided by their cable or satellite provider, will not be affected, however older televisions without built-in digital converters using a set top or roof top antenna, will need an additional converter box following the switch over. The U.S. Government has set up a program for those needing a converter box, offering coupons to offset partial costs of the boxes. Fast Facts:

U.S. switch to digital TV will be February 17, 2009
Consumers using a digital cable or satellite box will not be affected
Government coupons to reduce the cost of converter boxes are available online or by calling (888) DTV-2009

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Also try: U.K. Digital Switchover | DTV Converter Box

DTV Transition Background

Official Site: DTV.gov | TV Converter Box Coupon Program
Wikipedia: DTV Transition
DTV Answers: What is Digital Telvision (DTV)?
DTVTransition.org: DTV Transition - A New Era in Television Broadcasting
YouTube: FCC Chairman Kevin Martin Urges TV Viewers to Switch to DTV (Time 0:30)

DTV Transition News

Google News: DTV Transition
FCC.gov: Digital Television (DTV)
WashingtonPost.com: Rabbit Ears Fears? Converters Clear Picture. (April 12, 2008)
ABC News: Digital Dilemma: Will Your TV Go Dark? (February 15, 2008)
NAB: DTV Education Plan To Cost $691 Million (October 16, 2007)
MediaPost.com: NAB Campaign Will Help Ease The Transition To Digital TV (October 16, 2007)
Multichannel News: Inouye Wants DTV Battle Plan (October 16, 2007)
Reuters: Broadcasters to use prime time for DTV campaign (October 15, 2007)
CQ.com: Broadcasters Launching Education Blitz on Digital TV Transition (October 15, 2007)
TVtechnology.com: Satcasters Voice DTV Transition Concerns (October 3, 2007)

DTV Transition Blogs and Commentaries

CNET Forums: Real Deal 70 is up - Digital TV Transition
Google Blog Search: DTV Transition
Susan Crawford blog: This week in the white spaces (October 5, 2007)
Impromp2, The Community Blog: DTV Transition Tip of the Week (October 3, 2007)
Connected Home 2 Go: Finding Bandwidth for the DTV Transition (October 2, 2007)
DisplaySearch Blog: Consumer Upgrade and the DTV Transition (September 25, 2007)

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