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More About DTV
FCC DIGITAL HOTLINE:
(888) 225-5322
Learn more about digital television at the following web sites:
TV Converter Box Coupon Program
Aspect Ratio Comparison
Pictured above, the current 4 x 3 aspect ratio of conventional television.
Compare that to the new 16 x 9 aspect ratio of digital television pictured here.
Watch two segments on the DTV transition from WTIU’s THE WEEKLY SPECIAL:
Digital Conversion History and Background » WATCH
Digital TV Conversion Technical Aspects » WATCH
DTV Basics with Kevin O'Connor & Norm Abrams from THIS OLD HOUSE » WATCH
See video and photos from WTIU’s Digital Open House » WATCH
2. Whom does digital TV affect? How do I get digital TV?
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Consumers who receive over-the-air television signals through antennas on television sets that are equipped with analog tuners--and who do not subscribe to cable, satellite or a telephone company television service provider--will be affected by the transition.
At least 19.6 million households receive over-the-air signals exclusively in their homes, and 14.9 million households have secondary over-the-air television sets in their bedrooms or kitchens.
Getting DTV into my home:
Consumers who receive free, over-the-air broadcasting on analog sets will have three options for continuing their television service:
- Purchase a DTV converter box that will convert the digital signal into analog for an existing television set
- Purchase a new television set with a built-in digital tuner or
- Subscribe to cable, satellite or a telephone company television service provider if all desired local broadcast stations are carried by that service.
Take a short quiz at the DTV Transition web site to see if you are ready to make the digital transition!
