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WSPA DTV Transition June 12, 2009 at 7 am

The switch to digital broadcast is coming and a lot of you may be confused about what exactly you need to do. 7 On Your Side is going to help you out.

Below is a list of FCC vendors for free, in-home converter box installation that we understand are operational in our area.

Green Planet Construction 888-508-1115.

Vendor

Public Contact Info
Business contact info

Koring Group

888-508-1115
866-202-4596
419-283-5003 Koring Group, LLC, 5843 Monroe Street, Suite A29, Sylvania, OH 43560

Green Planet Construction

(888) 508-1115
Gloria Jones - 302-299-0758 Green Planet Construction, Inc., 110 W Ninth Street, Suite 812 Wilmington, DE 19801-1618, West Central

R & D Training & Technical & Service, Inc.

WWW.RDTTS.COM . 877-842-2528 for free insall, 866-202-4596
757-392-1915 ext. 201 R & D Training & Technical Services, Inc., 1112 Jensen Dr. STE 101, Virginia Beach, VA 23451-5881

Delta-21 Resources, Inc.

865-482-5000
865-482-5000 Delta-21 Resources, Inc., 4 Market Square, Suite 403, Knoxville, TN 37902-1404

Hernandez Consulting LLC

866-202-4596
800-310-8515
504-305-8571 Hernandez Consulting LLC, 4030 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119

Installs Inc., LLC

800-582-4250
866-202-4596
716-332-1460 Installs Inc., LLC, 241 Main Street, Suite 500, Buffalo, NY 14203-2726

i-Zone-3 Technologies, Inc

866-752-5809

770-997-9131
404-697-8999    i-Zone-3 Technologies, Inc., 5515 Riverdale Road, Suite A, College Park, GA 30349-6449

Primex Technology, Inc

888-481-2772
480-748-3621 PRIMEX Technology Inc., 218 Hampton Ave. STE 1-2, Mesa, AZ 85210-5231

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If you watch free broadcast television using an antenna on a TV set that has an analog tuner – and don't subscribe to cable, satellite or other pay TV service – you will be affected by the transition.* You can upgrade to DTV by taking one of three steps:

Purchase a DTV converter box.
Purchase a digital TV set
Buying a set vs. a convertor box
Subscribe to cable, satellite or other pay TV service

After installing your converter box, (Learn how to install a convertor) you will need to rescan (also known as \"auto-tune\") for new channels to make sure you receive all of the digital stations broadcasting in your area.

* Low-power TV stations may remain in analog after June 12, 2009. Watching analog programming may require specific equipment. Learn more at dtvanswers.com/lowpower or call 1-888-CALL-FCC.";
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If your TV has a built-in digital tuner, then you will still receive free over the air tv after the transition.

To find out where your TV set has a built-in digital tuner, look on the set for a sticker or plaque that has Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) tuner on it or ask the TV manufacturer.

You will also have to rescan (also known as \"auto-tune\") your digital TV set for new channels to make sure you receive all of the digital stations broadcasting in your area.
Find out if you have the right antenna
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If all of your TV sets are connected to cable, satellite or other pay TV service should not be affected by the transition. But any sets not connected to a pay TV service will need to be upgraded.

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What do I need to do?

If you use an antenna to watch , over-the-air television on an analog TV set - you will be affected by the transition. If you pay for TV services, such as cable or satellite, then you will not need to upgrade.

Using your TV set manufacturer name and model number, search this database to find out if your TV set has a digital tuner.

Click on your TV set below to learn how to prepare for DTV before June 12, 2009.

Check out the articles below for more information. Check back regularly for updates to this page

Scanning for digital channels

Choosing the right antenna

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More Digital convertor Box Coupons Available

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Congress Approves DTV Changeover Delay

Consumer Watch: A Man Gets Help Getting DTV Coupons After A Viewer Sees His Storyv

DTV Changeover May Require New Antenna

FCC Commissioner Coming To Greenville

Can't Get Your DTV Coupons?

Seven more questions answered about the DTV changeover

Answers to your DTV questions
Ron Peeler, Chief Engineer at WSPA, answers users questions about the DTV changeover. Ask us your questions below.

DTV Coupon Funds Could Run out Before DTV Conversion Date

Top 7 Questions about DTV. Will your current television work? Will you have a signal? We have the answers to those questions and more for you.

Convertor box vs. buying a new TV A Consumer Watch on what you need to look for if you are purchasing a television.

BBB Warns You To Use Correct DTV Coupon

Commerce Department Reminds Consumers About DTV Changeover

Check out the DTV Shutdown Schedule

FCC Counsel Answers DTV Questions

Web resources:

Need coupons for your converter? Call 1-888-DTV-2009 or Click here.

Tom Crabtree's DTV Blog

Order Your DTV Coupons Now

You’ll Need an Antenna That Handles UHF and VHF

DTV: Apply, Buy, Try

DTV - The Basics You Need to Know

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By law, television stations nationwide must switch from the old method of transmitting TV signals known as analog to digital television (DTV) on June 12, 2009. DTV is an innovative new type of broadcasting technology that delivers movie-quality pictures and sound and more channels to consumers.
While the benefits of DTV are remarkable, millions of households risk losing television reception unless they take the easy steps to receive a digital signal.
Learn how to prepare for DTV

Need more coupons? Find out what happens to the voucher coupons when you get done with them.

FCC Form 388

Install A Digital Convertor

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Shoppers Guide

Will analog TVs still work?

Consumers who rely on antennas to receive broadcast signals on TV sets with analog tuners will need to obtain separate digital-to-analog set-top converter boxes to watch over-the-air TV. More »

Buying digital TVs

By law all television reception devices (including TVs, VCRs, DVRs, etc.) in the U.S. c must contain a digital tuner. Retailers may continue to sell analog-only devices from existing inventory, but must prominently display on or near the analog-only device a Consumer Alert label with this advisory...... More »

What Is Digital Television?

Digital television (DTV) is a broadcast TV signal transmitted as a series of binary numbers -- ones and zeros. Digital signals allow greatly increased quality and the ability to send additional information.

DTV enables broadcasters to offer television with movie-quality picture and sound. It can also offer multiple programming choices, called multi-casting, and interactive capabilities.

This new technology is capable of transmitting a limited number of High Definition Television (hd) programs or multiple Standard Definition Television (SDTV) programs.

There are many quality levels of digital television programming. The most common are:

Standard Definition TV (SDTV) - SDTV is the basic level of quality display and resolution for both analog and digital. Transmission of SDTV may be in either the traditional (4:3) or widescreen (16:9) format.

Enhanced Definition TV (EDTV) - EDTV is a step up from Analog Television. EDTV comes in 480p widescreen (16:9) or traditional (4:3) format and provides better picture quality than SDTV, but not as high as hd.

High Definition TV (hd) - hd in widescreen format (16:9) provides the highest resolution and picture quality of all digital broadcast formats. Combined with digitally enhanced sound technology, hd sets new standards for sound and picture quality in television. (Note: hd and digital TV are not the same thing -- hd is one format of digital TV.)

Converting to DTV also will free up parts of the scarce and valuable broadcast spectrum. Those portions of the spectrum can then be used for other important services, such as public and safety services (police and fire departments, emergency rescue), and advanced wireless services.

Because public safety and emergency services have become even more important today, Congress established a DTV transition deadline that requires all full-power television stations to cease analog broadcasts after June 12, 2009. (The deadline form low power television and translator stations will be established at a future date.) Until then, most television stations will continue broadcasting on both their digital and analog channels. Already today, more than 1,600 television stations throughout the United States are broadcasting digital programs.

- Source, http://www.dtv.gov/

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I Need a Converter Box?

If you get television through a cable, satellite, or other pay service, you don't have to do anything. TVs connected to cable, satellite, or other pay services will not require a TV converter box to receive programs after June 12, 2009.

If you are using an analog television with a set-top (rabbit ears) or roof-top antenna, you will need a digital tuner in combination with the antenna to receive programs after June 12, 2009. All TVs sold in the U.S since March 1, 2007, have a built-in digital tuner that meets ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee, which created the standards for the DTV format) standards. If your TV was manufactured between 1984 and 2007, it may have a built-in digital tuner. Refer to the product manual, or contact your manufacturer to confirm whether your television has a digital tuner built into it. No TVs manufactured prior to 1984 have built-in digital tuners, and so all will require the purchase of a DTV converter box equipped with an ATSC tuner in order to continue to receive programs after June 12, 2009.

What are DTV Coupons?

The federal government is offering every U.S. household up to two coupons good for $40 off the cost of DTV converter boxes certified by the NTIA. Coupons will be mailed to requesters.

Where can I Find the Coupon Code and 3-Digit PIN on My DTV Coupon?

The Coupon Code is the 16 numbers located on the front of the card.

The 3-Digit PIN is sometimes called the "Coupon CVV2." It s located on the back of the card on the right side of the card.

How Do I Request a DTV Coupon?

Web: www.dtv2009.gov/ApplyCoupon.aspx
Toll Free Phone: 1-888-388-2009 (1-888-DTV-2009)
Mail: PO Box 2000, Portland, OR 97208
Fax: 1-877-DTV-4ME2 (1-877-388-4632)
Deaf or hard-of-hearing callers may dial 1-877-530-2634 (English/TTY) or 1-866-495-1161 (Spanish/TTY)

What's so Great About DTV Anyway?

DTV (digital telvision) is the new broadcasting system that uses computer code to transmit pictures and sounds. DTV includes all types of digital broadcasting, including high- and standard-definition television, datacasting, and multicasting. More than 1,600 television stations across the country are already broadcasting in digital. What does DTV offer the average television viewer?

Better picture and sound quality:

Most viewers will see improved clarity and color when watching their favorite news, sports, or entertainment programming.
Additional channels/multicasting:

TV stations will be able to provide several channels of programming at once. For example, if you normally watch channel two, it will still be available to you. But you may also get channel 2.1 that broadcasts local weather throughout the day or channel 2.2 that provides your favorite programs at a different time of day. These channels will be available at no additional cost.
Additional services:

Additional data services, such as enhanced closed-captioning, that are not possible in analog will now be available.
Improved emergency communications:

With the change from analog to digital, portions of the analog TV airwaves (known as the "spectrum") will be made available to local emergency responders such as local firefighters, police, and 911 responders. This means improved emergency communications capacity and safer communities.

Glossary of Definitions

analog spectrum:

A traditional, less-efficient, and lower-quality system that uses radio frequency (RF) waves to transmit and display pictures and sound.
ATSC tuner:

Often called an ATSC receiver or HDTV tuner, it allows reception of digital television (DTV) signals broadcast over the air by TV stations. An ATSC Tuner may be integrated into a television, VCR, digital video recorder, or set-top box.
broadcast spectrum:

The entire range of frequencies used for radio and television transmission.
broadcasting:

Using radio waves to distribute radio or TV programs that are available for reception by the general public.
Department of Commerce (DOC):

Department whose responsibility is to "foster, serve, and promote the nation's economic development and technological advancement."
digital:

Describes a new, more efficient method of storing, processing, and transmitting information through the use of computer code.
digital television (DTV):

The umbrella term used for the new broadcasting system that uses computer code to transmit pictures and sounds. DTV includes all types of digital broadcasting, including high- and standard-definition television, datacasting, and multicasting.
digital-to-analog converter box:

A standalone device that receives and converts digital signals into a format for display on an analog television receiver.
high-definition television (HDTV):

One type of digital television signal that is broadcast at a higher resolution than the others, providing a higher-quality picture.
household:

All of the people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, an apartment, a mobile home, a group of rooms, or a single room occupied as separate living quarters. Separate living quarters are those in which the occupants live separately from any other people in the building and that have direct access from the outside of the building or through a common hall.
multicasting:

The ability to transmit multiple standard-definition programs at the same time using a single digital broadcast channel.
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA):

The president's principal adviser on telecommunications and information policy