Making digital TV converters work when power is cut off

Like so many other South Florida residents, Sherry Garrett worries about getting the most up-to-date and accurate information during hurricane season. That’s why Sherry relies on her battery-operated TV set to stay tuned to CBS4 News during weather emergencies that often disrupt South Florida’s power grid. It’s an all-too-common problem. As a bad storm approaches, … Read more

WAFF 48 HDTV Big Switch Phone Bank

For people in the Huntsville, Alabama and surrounding areas, on February 17, 2009 WAFF 48 makes the switch to DTV. WAFF will turn off their analog signal and broadcast only in digital television format. It’s called the Big Switch. WAFF 48 wants to help you get ready for the transition to digital TV. On Friday … Read more

Aspect Ratios Defined

The staff at Electronic House.com have put together a nice explanation on television aspect ratios that I thought everyone should see. Aspect ratios just refer to the shape (or format) of the picture. An aspect ratio simply denotes the shape of the screen, in a ratio showing the width to the height. The most popular … Read more