Why is the switch to digital happening?
DTV is a higher quality, more efficient way to transmit TV signals than the current analog TV system. DTV signals take up less broadcast space and provide better picture and sound quality, and more WSRE channels to choose from — all FREE. The switch to DTV came about as a congressional decision. The switch will free up valuable broadcast spectrum so that the federal government can auction them off to companies to provide new/expanded wireless services and turn some over for use by public agencies and emergency first responders. This will allow for the generation of revenue to support other government appropriations.
