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Analog TV in the U.S. final - February 17, 2009
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Do I have a Analog TV set and what happens after 2-17-2009?
Analog TV will end the day occurred on 2-17-2009. This is the FCC has the authority that all broadcast TV stations stop sending out analog signals through the air. So what does this mean for me that has long defined Analog 10 years ago? Or the number 2 or 3 analogue TV in another house. First you may ask yourself - what is Analog TV? And, if I have one? If still get TV programs from rabbit ears you have the size of Analog. If you are using a cable or satellite and have what is called a 4:3 TV (the TV square), you are likely to Analog TV. One way to find out if you Analog TV, look and see if the TV has a hook-up for an external antenna?
OK - I have a TV Analog to what I next?
The first time I suggest you have the Sanford and Son take it or 2, you can save a clunker run digital set-top box to change. The FCC is offering all Americans coupon (limit 2 per household) to buy a digital converter box. Under the FCC's announcement is how to claim your big $80 so you can keep your old Analog TV work after 2/17/09.
Is analog TV Need Additional Equipment to Receive Over-the-air Television When the DTV Transition End
Clients who rely on antennas (including outside antennas and rabbit ears) to receive over-the-air broadcast signals Analog TV Tuners that would only need to obtain separate digital-to-Analog set-top converter box to see-the - air TV. These boxes receive digital signals and convert them into formats for display on Analog Analog TV. Analog sets connected to such converter boxes will display digital broadcasts, but not necessarily in the full, original digital quality.
Converter Box Coupon Program
Between January 1, 2008, and March 31, 2009, all U.S. households will be eligible to apply for two coupons, worth $40 each, which will be used toward the purchase of up to two, digital-to-Analog to change boxes . National Telecommunications and Information Administration (Tia) has responsibility coupon management plan. Further information can be found in DTV2009.gov.
So what natakiwa? Buying a new HDTV or keep my old analogue TV sets?
This all will depend on your budget. If you can buy a new digital TV and then read the article next week about what to buy a digital TV before 2-17-2009. I advise you to recommend a new budget HDTV set before 2-17-2009 if you don t one, will be the best entertainment investment you have ever done.
About Dean Scheu
Dean Scheu started in the TV business working for the NY Giants NFL Football Media Relations at the College to attend more than 20 years ago. TV Scheu has held management positions with some of the world's largest companies, including Media, Tribune Broadcasting, Comcast, MTM Entertainment, Petry Television, Charter and others. He was a guest speaker in the size of the sector as Digital Hollywood event. Dean Scheu is considered one of the world's leading experts on interactive advertising. Scheu is also a member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and has been collecting money for various local assistance, including St. Joseph Hospital in Burbank CA.
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