Press Releases
Digital Television Transition Takes Effect Friday, June 12th
Washington,
June 9, 2009
This Friday, June 12th almost all local TV stations will be required by law to stop broadcasting in the 50 year old analog TV format and start broadcasting in the new digital TV format. Government coupons for a digital converter box are still available to people who want help making the conversion.
“It’s important for folks to know that this deadline is rapidly approaching and to prepare for the change,” said Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge). “If you are not a subscriber to cable or satellite TV, you will need a converter box to continue to watch television.” The digital TV transition was originally set to take place in February of this year but Congress voted a four month extension to give families and businesses extra time to prepare. Rep. Posey voted for the extension legislation. If you receive TV signals from a set-top antenna, here are your options: 1.) Buy a digital to analog TV converter box for your current analog TV. 2.) Buy a new digital TV with a built-in digital tuner. 3.) Subscribe to pay TV services with your local cable TV company or satellite TV provider. The least expensive option is to get a converter box and continue to use your current analog TV. The converter box will allow you to receive the new digital TV broadcasts and convert them to the old style signals so your old TV can display them. To apply online for a converter box coupon please follow the below instructions below. If you have any further questions you may contact Congressman Posey’s Melbourne office at 321-632-1776. *ONLINE - www.DTV2009.gov *BY PHONE - 1-888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009) *BY MAIL - PO BOX 2000 Portland, OR 97208 *BY FAX - 1-877-DTV-4ME2 |
