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The transition to Digital Television (DTV) is here. By law, all full power television stations nationwide must have switched from analog to digital broadcasts by June 12, 2009.

Why Digital Television (DTV)?

• Dramatically clearer picture
• Better sound quality
• More TV programming options
• More efficient and more flexible than analog

Who is affected?

Every household in America that receives free over-the-air broadcasting signals through antennas on analog television sets is affected by the transition.

• 19.6 million households are analog only
• An additional 15 million receive over-the-air signals on at least one analog set
• 69 million analog sets are being used across the country!

Is my TV analog or digital?

Digital TVs

• Any large TV (36"+) bought since July 2005
• Any Medium-sized TV (25-36") bought since March 2006
• All TVs as well as VCRs bought after March 2007

What do I look for?

• Integrated Digital Tuner or Receiver
• Digital Tuner or Receiver Built-In
• DTV Tuner or Receiver
• ATSC Tuner or Receiver
• HDTV Tuner or Receiver

How Do I Receive DTV?

1) Purchase a converter box. It is very important in our area to purchase a converter box with analog pass through capability.

What else can I do?

2) Purchase a new television with a built-in digital tuner.

3) Subscribe to a paid cable, satellite, or telephone company television service.

Corpus Christi Television Stations

• 6 licensed full power stations
• 20 licensed low power stations
• 5 additional licensed low power stations in the surrounding cities

Where can I get more information about the DTV Transition?

For more information about the DTV transition, visit www.DTVAnswers.com, the official Web site of the National Association of Broadcasters' digital television (DTV) transition campaign.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a DTV Converter Box?
A: A DTV converter box is an easy-to-install electronic device that hooks up to your analog television set and over-the-air antenna and converts the digital television signal into analog, making it viewable on your analog TV.

Q: Who needs to buy a DTV Converter Box?
A: People who have an analog television set who DO NOT subscribe to cable, satellite or dish services.

Q: Do people need to show an ID to register or buy a converter box?
A: People DO NOT have to show an ID, but must register using a physical address - P.O. Boxes will not be accepted.

Q: Will customers be able to get a refund if they decide they don't need one after all?
A: No. Refunds will not be given because of the government coupon program. We suggest that people give it to someone who needs it.

Q: Who needs to buy a DTV Converter Box?
A: People who have an analog television set who DO NOT subscribe to cable, satellite, or dish services.