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DTV transition largely uneventful

by Sue Walsh on Jun 15, 2009 at 07:37 PM

The FCC is reporting that Friday’s transition from analog to digital TV transmissions was largely uneventful.  No major outages or problems were reported.  Their toll free helpline was flooded with calls - over 317,000 - from people who couldn’t figure out how to operate their new converter boxes, but the… Continue Reading »

Digital television is finally here, what to do if you have no TV

by Iyaz Akhtar on Jun 12, 2009 at 06:17 PM

So you have managed to not pay attention to any of the notices that today is the day that the digital transition is in full effect and old analog televisions cannot receive over-the-air signals without a converter box.  What can you do if you’ve been affected?  Well if you didn’t… Continue Reading »

DonateDTV provides free DTV converter boxes for those in need

by Natesh Sood on Mar 4, 2009 at 07:14 PM

Since the DTV saga has finally come to an end, the new transition seems like it’s far off, but June 12 is only 3 months away.  Before you know it, it will be May, and don’t be a procrastinator who puts off getting a DTV converter box to the last… Continue Reading »

DTV transition is officially delayed, transition set to take place on June 12

by Natesh Sood on Feb 4, 2009 at 07:45 PM

Who knew that the DTV drama could be so exciting?  First it was voted to delay by the Senate, voted down by the House Republicans, voted back again by the Democrats, and then the House finally approved with just a simple majority.  Continue Reading »

Digital TV transition has early flaws

by Michael Goonan on Oct 4, 2008 at 08:45 AM

The much-hyped mandatory transition from analog to digital TV in the United States has begun in Wilmington, NC.  For those who don’t know, by law, all TV stations that broadcast over the air using analog signals must begin broadcasting exclusively in the new digital format by February 17.  Most U.S.… Continue Reading »

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