WYCW To Switch to Digital Feb. 17 2009

By Kevin Justus
– February 06, 2009

 

The switch to digital broadcast is coming and a lot of you may be confused about what exactly you need to do. 7 On Your Side is going to help you out.

What do I need to do?

If you use an antenna to watch , over-the-air television on an analog TV set - you will be affected by the transition. If you pay for TV services, such as cable or satellite, then you will not need to upgrade.

Using your TV set manufacturer name and model number, search this database to find out if your TV set has a digital tuner.

Find out if you have the right antenna

Click on your TV set below to learn how to prepare for DTV before June 12, 2009.

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Check out the articles below for more information. Check back regularly for updates to this page

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By law, television stations nationwide must switch from the old method of transmitting TV signals known as analog to digital television (DTV) on February 17, 2009. DTV is an innovative new type of broadcasting technology that delivers movie-quality pictures and sound and more channels to consumers.
While the benefits of DTV are remarkable, millions of households risk losing television reception unless they take the easy steps to receive a digital signal.
Learn how to prepare for DTV

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