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San Diego to test DTV readiness tomorrow

by Iyaz Akhtar on Jan 21, 2009 at 09:30 PM

The Digital Transition is February 17, 2009The digital television transition is coming this February.  While I’m sure that every Gadgetell reader is ready for the change, San Diego is testing its residents tomorrow.  At 6:58 PM on January 22, 2009, all the major broadcast networks (including the local CBS, NBC, ABC, and Fox affiliates) will drop their analog signal at the same time. 

A public service announcement about how to get ready for the transition will be aired at that time.  Expect these kinds of tests to continue as we get closer and closer to the transition date.  These television stations are probably ready and waiting for the flood of confused television watchers to call in with questions.  As I have mentioned in previous related posts, I still expect a bunch of people to know nothing about this transition.  The commercials advising the public about the transition are still terribly boring and easily missable. 

If you know anyone who still isn’t prepared, spread the word.  February 17th, 2009—if you don’t have a digital tuner, get one.  For a more details, go to the government’s site. 

Read: [Virtual Press Office]
Read: [DTV Answers]

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