February 17, 2009 - DTV Day

I have this vision of a man running through the streets of America on February 16, 2009, like Paul Revere, shouting, “Digital is coming! Digital is coming!” People come outside to only see their neighbors. So, they ask each other, "What is this man shouting about?"

This man, crazy as he may be, is trying to tell you that your analog signals will be no more on February 17, 2009. So, digital is coming. While it is here already, nothing will prepare the many antenna-only viewers for the shock they will get when they turn on their analog television and don’t get a signal.

The United States government is doing their part in educating people. You can go to www.dtv.gov to learn about digital television. There’s also a Digital TV Coalition Web site at www.dtvtransition.org that looks a little better than the FCC site but it pretty much has the same information.

Of course, nothing compares to the content about the digital transition that you will find right here. Here are some important articles that should help you prepare for this significant DTV-Day:

What is Digital Television?
DTV Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program
What is High Definition Television (HDTV)?
You Bought a HDTV…Now What?
Watch Free HD Programming