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Date for final transition to digital is February 17, 2009. After that date, full-power stations will only broadcast digital signals.
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Consumers will always be able to connect an inexpensive receiver, a digital to analog converter box, to their existing analog TV to decode DTV broadcast signals.
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Digital to analog converter boxes will not convert your analog TV to high-definition.
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Analog TVs will continue to work with cable, satellite, VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, video games consoles and other devices for many years.
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Digital cable or digital satellite does not mean a program is in high-definition.
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Digital pictures will be free from the "ghosts" and "snow" that can affect analog transmissions.
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Multicasting is available.
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HDTV is available.
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Data streaming is available.
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High-definition broadcasts offered.
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Best available picture resolution, clarity and color.
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Dolby theatre surround-sound.
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Dolby surround-sound.
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Wide screen "movie-like" format
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What Is Digital Television?
Digital Television (DTV) is an advanced broadcasting technology that will transform your television viewing experience. DTV enables broadcasters to offer television with better picture and sound quality. It can also offer multiple programming choices, called multicasting, and interactive capabilities.
Converting to DTV also will free up parts of the scarce and valuable broadcast spectrum. Those portions of the spectrum can then be used for other important services, such as public and safety services (police and fire departments, emergency rescue), and advanced wireless services.
