Digital TV 101
By now, everyone who is tech savvy enough to get online has at least heard about the switch to digital TV signals that will take place at midnight on 02/17/09. At that time all TV transmissions will go exclusively digital, and your old TV will go exclusively to snow — unless you have cable, satellite or a converter.
South Carolina ETV has an excellent online explanation of digital TV. It explains about screen resolution, HDTV v. digital, and covers all you need to know to help you purchase a new set, or get a $40 coupon to help pay for a converter for your old analog TV.
Let’s be very clear about this: if you have cable or satellite now, you do not need a new TV or a converter. If you use an outside or a “rabbit ears” antenna, you do need a converter or a new TV.
Digital TV 101 – South Carolina ETV
