Oops forgot one thing. You only need the converter box if you use an outside antenna or rabbit ears to receive your television signal. Those of you with cable or satellite service won't need the converter box!
Sunday, January 6, 20083:13 PMHarry [EMAIL PROTECTED] >At midnight on February 17, 2009, all full-power television stations in >the United States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to 100% >digital broadcasting. Digital broadcasting promises to provide a clearer >picture and more programming options and will free up airwaves for use >by emergency responders. > >If you do not have a television with a digital tuner you will need a >converter box. Big Brother is giving away coupons for about 40% off the >price of the converter boxes. Each household is elegible to receive 2 coupons. > >You can apply for the coupons and find more info about the issue at: > ><https://www.mydtv2009.gov/Default.aspx> > > >A question for those of you who know. > >After the switch to digital will there be new station numbers or will we >still tune to, for example, Channel 3 to get NBC? > >Thanks. > >Harry > > >_______________________________________________ >The next Louisville Computer Society meeting will >be January 22 at MacAuthority, 128 Breckinridge Lane. >Posting address: [email protected] >Information: http://www.math.louisville.edu/mailman/listinfo/macgroup > _______________________________________________ The next Louisville Computer Society meeting will be January 22 at MacAuthority, 128 Breckinridge Lane. Posting address: [email protected] Information: http://www.math.louisville.edu/mailman/listinfo/macgroup
