On February 17, 2009, the federal government will require all full-power television stations across the country to turn off their over-the-air analog signals and begin broadcasting only in digital. Americans who have TVs with digital tuners or who subscribe to cable or satellite will be unaffected by this transition. However, people who currently receive over-the-air broadcasts on analog television sets will need to take one of several steps to ensure they can continue to watch their favorite programs, such as:
- Buying a converter box for their analog televisions;
- Buying a TV with a digital tuner;
- Connecting their TV to cable, satellite, or another pay service.
To aid individuals and organizations working to raise awareness on this issue, OAB has compiled a list of downloadable DTV transition resources. All of the following links are to documents which can be freely printed and shared.
DTV Transition Materials in English and Spanish
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Know Your Options Fact Sheet
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Coupon Program Fact Sheet
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Federal DTV converter coupon applications
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DTV Transition Background Summary
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DTV Antenna Fact Sheet
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In addition to the above items, DTV flyers in additional languages are also available, as are DTV converter box coupon applications. Most of these resources are provided by the federal government through their DTV2009 website or the National Association of Broadcasters through their DTV Answers site. Please see these sites for more information and additional resources not listed on this page.
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