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What is the switch to digital TV?

April 26, 2017digital tv Switch

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What is the switch to digital TV?

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Congress passed legislation in 2005 requiring all U.S. television stations to switch from analog to digital-only broadcasting by Feb. 17, 2009. The switch will free up airwaves for public safety communications (i.e., police, fire and emergency rescue) and wireless services. Additionally, digital broadcasting will provide better picture quality and sound. Digital TV also allows stations to “multicast” – broadcast multiple channels using the same bandwidth – resulting in more programming options.