Whats the real reason for replacing our traditional analog signal with the new digital signal?
Like most things, the real reason is money. In this case it’s not money for broadcasters, it’s money for the government. This switch is part of the Federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. The intent was to create additional over-the-air spectrum they could auction off to raise money that would reduce the federal deficit. They also intended to donate an additional amount of spectrum to emergency first responders. There are benefits to the switch including clearer TV images and sound, and the potential for more local channels.
