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TV goes digital, antenna users beware

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:51:09 GMT

This is not a test. WAVY-TV and FOX 43 are now exclusively broadcasting in digital. TV stations across the nation will follow suit throughout the day Friday.

DTV deadline one day away

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:06:18 GMT

The golden age of television is entering a new era with the switch from analog to digital TV. Friday, June 12 at 9:00 a.m. the analog signal will no longer broadcast.

Digital switch requires antenna

Kay Young — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:04:23 GMT

For those who have recently purchased a digital television set, it still needs an antenna unless it's connected to satellite or cable.

DTV answers at Hampton Pirate Festival

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:40:52 GMT

On Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7, 2009, representatives from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will be at the 10th Annual Blackbeard Pirate Festival in Hampton.

June 12th DTV transition

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:36:35 GMT

On Friday, June 12 at 9 a.m., every television station in the nation, including WAVY-TV 10 and FOX 43, will turn off their analog signal and begin transmitting their digital signal.

WAVY TV 10 and FOX 43 Go Digital

Tue, 12 May 2009 13:03:02 GMT

The big digital switch is here. WAVY-TV and FOX 43 begin exclusively broadcasting in digital at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, June 12.

Converter Box Coupon Program

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:44:18 GMT

To help consumers with the DTV transition, the Government established the Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), a part of the Department of Commerce, administers this program.

Senate OKs 4-month delay to DTV switch

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:42:28 GMT

People who have not gotten their TV sets ready for the changeover to digital signals could earn a four-month reprieve under a bill making its way through Congress.

Obama urges delay in DTV transition

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:44:04 GMT

President-elect Barack Obama is urging Congress to postpone the Feb. 17 switch from analog to digital television broadcasting.

DTV hard date appears to be softening

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:01:37 GMT

Consumers Union (CU) late Wednesday asked the heads of the congressional committees with telecommunications oversight, as well as the current and future administrations, to consider delaying the Feb. 17, 2009 transition date.

DTV - Summary

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:42:41 GMT

DTV - Summary. The switch to digital is June 12, 2009.

DTV - Watching DTV

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:33:34 GMT

DTV - Watching DTV

DTV - What you need to know

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:26:45 GMT

DTV - What you need to know.

DTV - What is DTV?

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:22:09 GMT

DTV is coming June 12, 2009.

Entering the world of HD

Cheryl Tan — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:17:06 GMT

Prices have come down, which is why hi-def is truly in high demand this holiday season. But, let's face it, there's quite a bit to choose from. How do you decide which flat-screen television to take home? Here's a buying guide.

"Free" TV converters could prove costly

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:31:48 GMT

Companies offering "free" converter boxes may end up costing you more money.

Will analog TVs be obsolete?

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:31:35 GMT

Set-top boxes which convert digital signals to analog signals are available now and will continue to be available at lower prices to consumers as the transition progresses.

What is the DTV deadline?

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:22:44 GMT

Congress passed a law on February 1, 2006, setting a final deadline for the DTV transition of February 17, 2009.

Will I need a new TV?

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:02:12 GMT

Your current television will work as it does now until analog broadcasting stops

Is HDTV the same as DTV?

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:55:21 GMT

HDTV is the highest quality of DTV, but it is only one of many formats.

Why are we switching to DTV?

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:48:30 GMT

DTV is a more flexible and efficient technology than the current analog system.

What is Digital Television (DTV)?

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:43:43 GMT

Digital television (DTV) is a new type of broadcasting technology that will transform television as we now know it.