consumerist.com - 12/23/2008
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There are apparently huge amounts of people in the country that believe you will need to subscribe to cable after the "digital tv transition" in February. This is not true.
According to surveys...
nytimes.com - 12/22/2008
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nytimes.com —
The Federal Communications Commission sponsored a Nascar race
car as part of its effort to inform Americans...
that on Feb. 18, television signals transmitted over the air will be transmitted solely in digital format. Old TV sets will no longer work. It ...
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Confusion in Transition to Digital TV
bits.blogs.nytimes.com - 12/23/2008
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After The Digital TV Switch You Do Not Need Cable Or Satellite
The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP —
... not need to do anything at all unless you use an antenna to watch TV on an analog TV set.
Tell a friend.
If you use an antenna to watch TV, and would like a coupon to help offset the cost of the converter box: Go to www.dtv2009.gov or call 888-388-2009.
So pass this on to family and friends that may be confused about the change to digital TV.
Comments welcome.
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