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Digital Television (DTV) -- We've Got You Covered! Chances are that you've heard about the February 17th, 2009 transition from analog to digital television. Are you prepared for February 18th? Do you feel like you have more questions than answers? Not to worry — we can help! We've pulled together several resources for you — from articles that deliver plain-English explanations and how-to's as well as links to various industry Web sites.
MORE RESOURCES ON THE INTERNET
DTV PUBLICATIONS FROM THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)
- DTV: What Every Consumer Should Know
Includes the background of the digital transition, everything you should know before shopping for a digital TV, all the different types and phrases used, and a complete DTV glossary.
- DTV Tip Sheet
This one page DTV tip sheet was written with the Consumer Electronic Association (CEA) and the Consumer Electronics Retailers Coalition (CERC) to help consumers when buying a new digital television (DTV).
- DTV Shopper's Guide
This handy guide can be folded up, put in your pocket and taken out to consult when you're in a store looking at digital TVs.
- DTV Fact Sheet
On February 17, 2009, federal law requires that all full-power television broadcast stations stop broadcasting in analog format and broadcast only in digital format. This factsheet explains what these requirements will mean for you and your television viewing.
- Setting Up Your Digital-to-Analog Converter Box
This guide will help you prepare so that when you purchase a converter box you will know what to expect and whether you may need help setting it up.
- Antennas and Digital Television
This Fact Sheet provides information on antennas and on what is needed for good quality reception of digital broadcasts.
- More Publications on the DTV.gov Web site
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