How to convert to digital TV
How to convert to digital TV
By The Associated Press · Mon Dec 31, 4:02 PM ET
Beginning Feb. 18, 2009, television stations will stop broadcasting analog signals. An older, non-digital television without cable or satellite service will need a special converter box to receive a picture.
The boxes are expected to cost between $50 and $70. Starting Tuesday, each household can request two $40 coupons at no charge to help pay for the boxes. There are four ways to request a coupon:
• Apply online at http://www.dtv2009.gov
• Call the coupon program's 24-hour hot line, 1-888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009), TTY 1-877-530-2634
• Mail a coupon application to P.O. Box 2000, Portland, OR 97208-2000
• Fax a coupon application to 1-877-DTV-4ME2 ( 1-877-388-4632 )
The program is being administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, on the Web at http://www.ntia.doc.gov
-- This is for real. I even tried to sign up for a coupon online and it wouldn't let me use my office address fuggers. My housemates have cable but my lil old tv's still analog for when I move out (this baby's been working hard for me for over 20 years! amazing!)