Analog Digital
Will this date below sneak up on you? Will your TV stop in the middle of your favorite program because you were not prepared for FEBRUARY 17th? Don’t wait until the last minute to make the transition. This is a tool to help you get through it with useful information and links to helpful government facts. I have done the research for you to prepare for this historical date, which will be upon us before you know it. So make the transition before its too late.
That’s right on February 17th of 2009, all full power broadcast television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting on analog airwaves and begin broadcasting in digital. This page is designed to help you with this transition. So what does all of this mean?
The Transition To Digital TV
TV stations serving all markets in the U.S. are airing digital television programming today, although most will continue to provide analog programming through Feb. 17th. At that point, full power TV stations will cease to broadcast on their current analog channels, and the spectrum they use for this will be reclaimed and put to other uses.
The Digital Tuner rule specifies that as of March 1, 2007, all new TVs must include digital tuners. The FCC has adopted a rule requiring sellers to display the following text if they are selling TV equipment with only an analog broadcast tuner.
So Will I need Additional Equipment to Receive Programs on My TV?
Consumer’s who rely on antennas (including outside antennas and rabbit ears to receive over the air broadcast signals on their TV sets having only analog tuners will need to obtain separate digital to analog set top converter boxes to watch over the air TV. These boxes receive digital signals and convert them into analog format for displaying on your TV. These converter boxes could run anywhere between $50 -$70.00. As you read further you will be able to print off or send for a coupon that participating retailer’s will accept to help save you some money.
What If I Have Cable or Satellite Already?
Cable subscriber’s may need new DTV equipment to view DTV programming in digital format. You will need to contact your cable provider to see what you will need and when.
Satellite subscriber’s may need new DTV equipment to receive and view HD High Definition TV digital programming. You will need to contact your satellite company for what you will need and when. There will be links at the bottom for top cable and satellite hookup information.
What do Quality Levels Mean?
Standard Definition TV ( SDTV): basic level of quality display and resolution for analog and digital.
Enhanced Definition TV (EDTV): Is a step up from analog TV. It provides better picture quality compared to SDTV but not as good as HDTV.
High Definition TV (HDTV): HDTV in widescreen format provides the highest resolution and picture quality of all the digital broadcast formats. Combined with digitally enhanced sound technology, HDTV sets new standards for sound and picture quality in television.
Facts Regarding Analog, DTV, and HDTV
Analog
1. Date for final transition to digital is February 17th, 2009. All broadcasts will be digital signals.
2. Consumers will always be able to connect an inexpensive receiver, a digital to analog converter box, to their existing analog TV to decode the DTV broadcast.
3. Digitial to analog converter boes will not convert your analog TV to high-definition.
4. Analog TVs will continue to work with cable, satellite, VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, video games consoles and other devices for years to come.
DTV
1. Digital cable or digital satellite does not mean a program in high-definition
2. Digital pictures will be free from ghosts and snow that currently affects analog TV
3. Multicasting is available
4. HDTV is available
5. Data streaming is available
HDTV
1. High-definition
2. BEST available picture resolution, clarity and color
3. Dolby theater surround sound
4. Dolby surround sound
5. Wide screen format
Converter Box Program COUPON
As I mentioned above here is the program you can get a coupon to help with this transition. Between Jan. 1st 2008 and March 31st, 2009, all U.S. households will be eligible to request up to two coupons per household, worth $40.00 each to be used toward the purchase of a analog to digital converter box. The NTIA National Telecommunications and Information Administration has responsibility for administering the coupon program. Converter Box Coupon
Interested in Cable or Satellite TV Provider’s?
Stay ahead of the hordes of people that will be scrambling at the last minute to resolve this transition. Who knows if the cable and satellite provider’s will increase the rates as February 17th 2009 comes closer. Here are a couple sites just to give you some information on packages and what they have to offer. Take a look and you decide which package works best for you. Act now and lock in your provider TODAY.
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Digidesign HD I/O 8x8x8 Audio Interface 8 Analog I/O + 8 Digital New $3,995.00 |
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Harris Impulse 12 Channel Analog/Digital Hybrid Broadcast Console $2,500.00 |
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Dave Smith Poly Evolver Keyboard – Polyphonic Analog/Digital MIDI Synth, NEW! $2,599.00 |
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Anritsu MT8801C DIGITAL ANALOG RADIO COMMUNICATION TEST, opt 01, 07, 10 $2,500.00 |
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HK Systems 0060672001 Digital To Analog Converter Board $2,375.00 |
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Integra RDC-7 Reference AV Controler w/ Digital Inputs/ Balanced & Analog Output $1,877.00 |
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Freestyle Men’s ‘Precision 2.0′ Analog-Digital Watch $141.89 Featuring an analog-digital dial, this Freestyle watch includes a Stopwatch, dual time, alarm and backlight. This stylish timepiece features reliable quartz movement and is water resistant to 200 meters. |
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Unlisted Men’s Analog-Digital Gunmetal Watch $28.99 This men’s watch from Unlisted by Kenneth Cole features an alloy case with a matching bracelet. The grey dial is home for silver hands and Arabic numerals for easy time-telling. |
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Unlisted Men’s Analog-digital Polyurethane Strap Watch $28.99 This men’s watch from Unlisted by Kenneth Cole features an alloy case with a black polyurethane strap. The black digital dial houses silver hands with stick markers for precise and easy time-telling. |
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Casio Men’s G-Shock ‘XL Series’ Analog-digital Black Watch $101.99 A black dial with both analog and digital displays sits in the black resin case of this rugged men’s watch from Casio. A variety of functions and a black resin strap make this a versatile and durable watch for everyday wear. |
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Dakota Men’s ‘Angler II’ Analog/ Digital Carabiner Watch $55.17 The ultimate outdoorsman’s timepiece features both analog and digital displays and solid, lightweight aluminum construction. A convenient carabiner clip attaches this men’s Angler II watch from Dakota securely to go with you anywhere. |
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Fossil Men’s ‘Decker’ Nylon Strap Analog-digital Watch $115.99 The heart and soul of FOSSIL is its unique kind of inspired creativity. Representing the concept of accessible cool, Fossil’s identity is anchored in vintage authentic style mixed with a creative spirit and a sense of humor that extends into all its produ |
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Unlisted by Kenneth Cole Men’s Analog-digital Gunmetal-plated Watch $28.99 This men’s watch from Unlisted by Kenneth Cole features an alloy case with a matching grey alloy bracelet. The grey dial is home for Arabic numerals and a digital date display. |
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