KPEJ-TV? 1550 I-20 W/Exit 115? Odessa, TX 79763
Phone 432.580.0024? Fax 432.337.3707
www.kpejtv.com
On February 17, 2009 Your TV May Stop Receiving
Television Programming!
Digital Television (DTV) Transition:
On February 17, 2009, federal law requires that all full-power U.S. broadcast
stations must switch from analog television broadcasting to digital television
broadcasting.
DVT Benefits for the Public (from FCC Consumer Facts):
Produces clear pictures, quality sound and more programming and channels.
Provides future interactive video and data services for the TV of the future.
Allows more emergency & safety transmission.
Who will this Affect?
I you are currently rely on rabbit ears or a roof top antenna and have an analog
television, after February 17, 2009, you will no longer be able to receive
television programming.
Three Solutions:
Purchase a DVT converter box that will convert the digital signal into analog in
order to be transmitted digitally through your analog television.
Obtain a digital television.
Subscribe to cable or satellite provider which will allow your analog TV to
continue to work.
TV Converter Box Coupon Program:
The National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), a
federal agency, will start "The TV Converter Box Coupon Program" in January
2008.
Each household may apply for two coupons, each worth $40.00 (coupon -
eligible converter boxes are expected to cost between $50.00 - $70.00 and will
be available at electronics stores and online retailers).
Consumers can apply to the NTIA through www.dtv.gov, toll free (888) 388-
2009 or by mail.
Coupons will be available on a first come, first serve basis, and distribution
will start in early spring of 2008. This will include retail information where
converter boxes are available for purchase with in a five mile radius of
recipients' homes.
Coupons will expire after 90 days from date that they were issued.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
The Federal Communications Commission - (888) CALL -FCC (1-888-225-5322)
NITA-http://www.ntia.dox.gov/dtvcoupon/consumer.html
The TV Converter Box Coupon Program - (888) 388-2009 or www.dtv.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the digital TV (DTV) Transition?
The switch from analog to digital broadcast television is referred to as digital TV (DTV)
transition. In 1996, the U.S. Congress authorized the distribution of an additional
broadcast channel to each broadcast TV Station so tha they could start a digital broadcast
channel while simultaneously continuing their analog broadcast channel. Later, Congress
mandated that February 17, 2009 would be the last day for full-power television stations
to broadcast in analog. Broadcast stations in the U.S. markets are currently broadcasting
in both analog and digital. After February 17, 2009, full power television stations will
broadcast in digital only.
What is an Analog TV?
Analog TV: Analog Technology has been in use for the past 50 years to transmit conventional
TV signals to consumers. Most current television transmissions are received through analog
television sets. Analog signals vary continuously, creating fluctuations in color and
brightness.
What is Digital TV?
Digital Television (DTV): Digital TV is a new type of broadcasting technology that will
transform television. Because DTV is delivered digitally, the television signal is
virtually free of interference. And because DTV is more efficient than analog, broadcasters
are able to offer television with improved quality pictures and surround sound. DTV will
soon replace today's analog television.
How do I know if I own a DTV?
What you need to know is whether your TV set has something called a "digital tuner" already
built in. If it does, your TV set is already configured to receive the display the new
digital over-the-air TV signals that will be transmitted in February 2009. To check
whether your TV set can receive over-the-air digital broadcast signals, take a look ay your
owners' ,manual or look on the set for an indication that it has "digital input" or "ATSC"
(for Advanced Television Systems Committee, which is developing the DTV format). You can
also go to the manufacturer's website and check the capabilities of the set by manufacturer
model number.
If your television set is labeled as "analog" or "NTSC" and is NOT labeled as containing
a digital tuner, it contains an analog tuner only. YOU WILL NEED A CONVERTER….
How do I know whether I need a converter?
If you use "rabbit ears", or a rooftop antenna for TV reception, you probably need a converter.
Television sets connected to cable, satellite or other pay TV service do not require
converters. Televisions with digital tuners also do not need converters.
*Log on to www.dtv.transition.org/ondex for the right option to your household.
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