Why change a system that has worked for decades?
There are some compelling reasons why local TV stations in the country – including those in your area – are being required by the U.S. government to change to digital broadcasting. For one thing, changing over to a digital format will reduce the amount of signal spectrum the nation’s TV broadcasting system uses. Some of the extra capacity that’s freed up will be made available to first-responders such as local police and fire departments and will enhance the way they react to emergencies. This will significantly increase public safety for all Americans. In addition, changing to digital broadcasting lets TV stations send clearer signals through the air. Picture and sound quality will be better. TV stations can even use the new digital technologies to transmit high-definition TV (HDTV) signals, and they can introduce new channels. So there are benefits to all Americans, including TV viewers, from the digital conversion.
