What is the digital television transition?
The digital television (DTV) transition is a change in the way that television signals are transmitted. On February 17, 2009, most television stations will stop sending analog over-the-air signals. People who live in Hawaii should consult Hawaii Goes Digital for more information about an early transition in their state.
At midnight on June 12, 2009, all full-power television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to 100% digital broadcasting. Digital broadcasting will provide a clearer picture and more programming options and will free up airwaves for use by emergency responders. 2. Will the transition affect me? If you do not subscribe to a pay TV service (cable, satellite, etc.) you must take action before June 12, 2009 if you currently watch TV on an analog TV set. If you own a television with a digital tuner or subscribe to a pay TV service, you will likely continue to receive TV programming as usual after the transition. 3. What’s in it for me? Better picture quality and more programming options, including KUAT Kids, Create and V-me. Because digital broadcasting is more efficient than analog, broadcasters like KUAT can offer more and higher-quality services in the same place as a single analog channel. 4. Will my television work after June 12, 2009? Analog telev
The switch from analog to digital broadcast television is referred to as the digital TV (DTV) transition. In 1996, Congress authorized the distribution of an additional broadcast channel to each broadcast TV station so that they could start a digital broadcast channel while simultaneously continuing their analog broadcast channel. Later, Congress mandated that February 17, 2009 would be the last day for full-power television stations to broadcast in analog. Broadcast stations in all U.S. markets are currently broadcasting in both analog and digital. After that date, television stations including MPBN will broadcast in digital only.
At midnight on February 17, 2009, all full-power television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to 100% digital broadcasting. Digital broadcasting promises to provide a clearer picture and more programming options and will free up airwaves for use by emergency responders.
At midnight on June 12, 2009, all full-power television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to 100% digital broadcasting. Digital broadcasting promises to provide a clearer picture and more programming options and will free up airwaves for use by emergency responders.
