For more information, call the Federal Communications Commission at 1-888-225-5322 or visit the Commission's digital television website at DTV.gov Learn more about DTV and what this change will mean to you at: www.ntia.doc.gov/otiahome/dtv/dtvcoupon.html.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) ? Digital television will be the broadcast standard in February 2009.
To help clear up the confusion and let consumers know what this move will mean to them, the Federal Communications Commission and the National Association of Broadcasters have put together websites packed with information about DTV.
DIGITAL TELEVISION: What is DTV?
SOURCE: Federal Communications Commission
LINK: FCC Guide to DTV
"Digital Television (DTV) is an advanced broadcasting technology that will transform your television viewing experience. DTV enables broadcasters to offer television with movie-quality picture and sound. It can also offer multiple programming choices, called multicasting, and interactive capabilities.
"Converting to DTV also will free up parts of the scarce and valuable broadcast spectrum. Those portions of the spectrum can then be used for other important services, such as public and safety services (police and fire departments, emergency rescue), and advanced wireless services."...