So this is just an FYI regarding the change of TV broadcasting signals from analog to digital on February 19, 2009.
If you receive your television broadcast over the air---from a rooftop antenna or the old rabbit ears---you’ll need to make some changes by then to continue watching TV.
So what does all this mean? If you have an analog TV you will need to hook up to a cable or satellite system or purchase a converter box to change the digital signals to analog. Cable and satellite TV subscribers will be fine during this transition, but you will want to check with your provider to see if and when you will need a new set top box…you know that big thing on the top of your TV!
You don't have to throw away your analog TV set; you just need to get a signal converter box. There is a coupon program that allows consumers (2 per household) to receive a $40 coupon per converter box. If you have purchased a TV since March 2006 ….it is equipped with a digital tuner…..if it’s older than that you need to take the above actions.
There’s more info here: http://www.dtv2009.gov/
Don’t be surprised if you cords look something like this soon!
Does any of this make any sense?
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