FOX13 Reports
DTV is Coming: Are You Ready?
FOX13's Jill Monier Reports

It may be the biggest change in television since color was added. After February 17, the television landscape will change to digital. According to the Federal Communications Commission, it will improve the picture, sound quality and give you additional channels. But some televisions aren't prepared for the change.

FCC Forum Discusses DTV Switch
FOX13's Les Smith Reports

Memphis was the latest stop as the Federal Communications Commission continued its nationwide digital TV awareness campaign. With the February 2009 deadline for transition fast approaching, the billion dollar push to inform the public appears to be working.

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7 Things You Must Know

On Feb. 17, 2009, federal law requires that all full-power television broadcast stations stop broadcasting in analog format and broadcast only in digital format. This means that after that date all TV sets not equipped with digital tuners will no longer be able to receive programming through rooftop or rabbit-ear antennas.

 

With the clock ticking down, below are seven things you need to know to make sure you're ready for all-digital broadcasting.