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What it's all about
U.S. TV stations have begun digital transmissions and will cut off all analog broadcasts by June 12, 2009.
Read on.


For more information
The latest DTV news
Guide to DTV converter boxes
Ratings of DTV converter boxes
Find DTV help in your area
DTV and the antenna dilemma
Last-minute DTV tips
Crisis averted, but work remains
Cable users confused about DTV
DTV commercials generate 55,00 calls
TV stations test digital broadcast
Analog shut-off tested
DTV coupons are flowing again
Most TV stations will delay switchover
FCC tightens rules for DTV switchover
FCC maps digital TV coverage
Choosing and using a DTV antenna
How to pull in new DTV channels
What the June 12 DTV delay means

Ways to upgrade to digital reception
Choose whether you...
...just want a simple converter box
...are interested in cable/satellite
...are interested in recording video digitally
...are thinking about a new TV


Other Web-based resources
HearUsNow.org: Transition to Digital TV
The FCC's DTV Website
NTIA coupons for converter boxes


En Español
Televisión Digital en Español


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The digital TV transition


DTV converter box guide


Hooking up a DTV box



More information
Download our brochure, DTV Made Easy: 5 Simple Steps to Digital Television (Adobe Acrobat software required.)
English version
Spanish version
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