Digital Television Switch: Be ready for Feb. 17 - AGAIN

In my last post, I commented that congress had delayed the mandatory transition to digital television. Despite passage, you should probably be ready to move over on February 17 anyway.

Now we are led to believe that despite the move, most television stations are going to switch over on Feb. 17 anyway. If your local stations are part of the contingency that will move to a digital signal on the original date, you will be not be able to receive them should you fail to prepare for the move.

If you receive your television from cable or satellite, you are probably ready to go. If you receive your signal over the airwaves, you will need a set-top converter box. You can get more information at https://www.dtv2009.gov/ or by calling 1-888-DTV-2009.

Best wishes,

Chris