Re: Calls for delaying digital TV switchover
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Originally Posted by Paul McGowan
I'll just be glad when it's finally changed over. There is far too many interruptions about how the switch is coming... WE KNOW ALREADY, STOP WITH THE ADVERTISEMENTS!
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One week left for American analog broadcasts! The White House has issued the following statement:
The FCC is offering limited free home installation of converter boxes, and adjustment of antennas through its 1-888-CALLFCC help line.STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT ON THE TRANSITION TO
ALL-DIGITAL PROGRAMMINGOn June 12 – one week from tomorrow – the nation’s full-power television stations will switch to all-digital programming. The transition to digital will free up airwaves for broadband and enhanced emergency communications for our police officers, firefighters, and other first responders.
In February, I worked with Congress to postpone the deadline television broadcasters had to end their analog signals, because it was clear that millions of Americans would have been left in the dark if the conversion had gone on as planned. I directed key members of my Administration to reach out and help Americans, especially those in our most vulnerable communities, to make the switch to digital television.
In the months since then, we have worked hand in hand with state and local officials, broadcasters, and community groups to educate and assist millions of Americans with the transition. The number of households unprepared for digital television has been cut in half. Still, some people are not ready. I want to be clear: there will not be another delay. I urge everyone who is not yet prepared to act today, so you don’t lose important news and emergency information on June 12. And I encourage all Americans who are prepared, to talk to their friends, family, and neighbors to make sure they get ready before it’s too late.
Interestingly, after the switch the "-DT" callsign suffix will be functionally obsolete. The digital broadcast for previously analog stations will revert automatically back to the "-TV" callsign, and digital from the beginning stations may request to switch to the "-TV" callsign.
