The digital transition is coming at midnight on February 17, 2009. If you don't understand your options by February 17, 2009 you'll have been left behind for discounts, coupons and government support to help you meet the requirements to keep watching your television uninterrupted. Changing analog to digital will be one of the most simple yet confusing times for many elderly and technically challenged folks out there. ... http://www.squidoo.com/dtv2009 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:34:14 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:42:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/dtv2009 The digital transition is coming at midnight on February 17, 2009. If you don't understand your options by February 17, 2009 you'll have been left behind for discounts, coupons and government support to help you meet the requirements to keep watching your television uninterrupted. Changing analog to digital will be one of the most simple yet confusing times for many elderly and technically challenged folks out there. But this lens will help guide you to what you can do now to be ready for the digital transition. Important TV converter boxes are not expected to be available in retail stores until late February or early March. Who the transition will affect: If you currently watch TV on an analog TV set that is not connected to cable, satellite or other pay TV service. If you own a television with a digital tuner or subscribe to a pay TV service, you will likely continue to receive TV programming as usual after the transition. What is the digital television transition? At midnight on February 17, 2009, all full-power television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to 100% digital broadcasting. Digital broadcasting promises to provide a clearer picture and more programming options and will free up airwaves for use by emergency responders. Your options: Keep your existing analog TV and purchase a TV converter box. A converter box plugs into your TV and will keep it working after Feb. 17, 2009, or Connect to cable, satellite or other pay service, or Purchase a television with a digital tuner. Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:42:17 -0600