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Last updated 02/29/08

What will happen to my existing analog TV when the signals all go digital in Feb. 2009?

• If you pay a service provider and  they intend to stay in business, they will handle this issue for you.
• Your service provider is currently receiving analog signals from the source, or broadcasters (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, The Discovery Channel, and the like).  Many cable systems and all of the others are digitizing the signal prior to sending it to your home but this signal can only be as good as the one they receive.  When this change occurs the provider will have to make alterations, not you!
• If you are using an antenna for your TV:
• Any equipment currently capable of using High Definition signals will not require any modification.
• Digital tuners are already available for those TV's not capable of High Definition. 
• 2 coupons per household can be obtained at: https://www.dtv2009.gov/ApplyCoupon.aspx
• A list of eligible devices is located at: https://www.ntiadtv.gov/cecb_list.cfm
• There are currently a lot of DVD recorders offered at huge discounts because they have analog tuners in them and will be obsolete. Please do not buy them unless:
• You do not intend to record TV programming.
• You plan to use it with a converter box and an analog TV.
• Buying a DVD recorder with a digital tuner can double as a converter box for your analog TV.  If you have thoughts of copying TV programming (directly or from your DVR) or copying your family VCR tapes to DVD purchase a DVD recorder/VCR with a DIGITAL tuner to handle three issues in one unit.

This issue is beginning to look a little like the Y2K craze!  It will not affect the vast majority of us and the people who are interested in getting TV signals and their commercials in your home will be quite willing to help you solve any issue you may have.  Well for that matter, so will Custom Connections Online!  If you have any further question or concern click the info link below and we will answer you promptly.

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