Are You Ready Again for the DTV Transition?

Wednesday, 05. 20. 2009  –  Category: T2 Communications

On June 12, 2009, over-air-television stations will transition their signals exclusively to digital.  If this becomes anything like the false start that occurred in February, it should be interesting as it unfolds.  From the very beginning, the messaging behind this technology conversation has been muddled at best.  The government’s efforts to educate the public have been watered down by a general lack of understanding by most Americans of how exactly they get their TV service and what type of signal they are really watching.  The end result has become unnecessary panic, particularly among the elderly.

So let’s help clarify some of the key components of this transition that you need to remember:

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