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Kelli Bonifer: Preparing switch from Analog to Digital Tv On February 17, 2009, a big change is coming in the way television signals are delivered. Some will have to alter equipment in order to view By Kelli Bonifer AdairCounty Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story Thinking of buying a television for the holidays? Then think digital, especially if you get your service via an antenna. On February 17, 2009, the nation will end an era of analog television and switch to all-digital broadcasts. What this means is you will have to select one of three options to continue to receive television reception after this date if you are using an antenna. Options include switching to cable, satellite, or another pay service; buying a new digital television; or keeping your existing TV and buying a television converter. Converter boxes will begin appearing in retail stores in 2008. They are about the size of a hardcover book, connect easily to your television and allow the all-digital signals to display on your existing TV set. Beginning January 1, 2008 you will be able to contact the National Telecommunications Information Administration at the U.S. Department of Commerce to request two free $40 coupons to use towards the purchase of converter boxes. The coupons will be good for 90 days. January 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009 is the time frame for consumers to request the two $40 free coupons for converter boxes. NTIA will only ask for the name, address and number of coupons requested. To request a coupon, call 888-388-2009 or visit http://www.dtv.gov. The transition from analog to digital is important to the nation, because digital broadcasting is more efficient than the current "analog" technology: fewer airwaves currently used for broadcasting are needed to provide improved programming to consumers. Some of the airwaves will be given to the nation's firefighters and police to better communicate with each other during emergencies. Other parts of the returned spectrum will be auctioned off to provide innovative wireless broadband services to consumers. Cable and satellite customers should not be impacted by the digital transition. So consumers who have televisions hooked up to a cable or satellite service do not need a converter box. For consumers who have an extra antenna-reliant TV set in the kid's bedroom, office or den, a converter is one option to ensure these sets work after Feb. 17, 2009. Don't let this change catch you or someone you know by surprise. Request and use the coupons to buy a converter so your "over-the-air" viewing of TV will continue without interruption. For more information on consumer issues, contact the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service. Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin. The writer, Kelli Bonifer, is County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences, Adair County Cooperative Extension Service, 409 Fairground Street, P.O. Box 309, Columbia, KY 42728. Phone (270) 384-2317. This story was posted on 2007-12-01 03:20:30
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