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Toccoa Falls, GA
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Belton, SC
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Helen, GA
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Toccoa, GA
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Tech Spot
Kevin "Flash" Klump
A BIG thanks to Mike Shelley of Praise in the Morning, for suggesting that I revisit the issue of DTV or Digital Television.
What Is Digital Television?
According to http://www.dtv.gov, Digital Television (DTV)
is an advanced broadcasting technology that will
transform your
television viewing experience. DTV enables broadcasters to offer
television with better
picture and sound quality. It can also offer
multiple programming choices, called
multicasting, and interactive capabilities.
What are some other benefits to converting
to DTV?
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.
When will the change over happen?
On February 17, 2009.
What Do I need to do to be ready for the
change over?
Purchase
an HDTV, Prices range from $250-$2,500, depending on screen
resolution
and size, or purchase an analog-to-DTV converter set top box.
Prices
averages around $60.
According to
www.dtv2009.gov, The Federal Government is offering U.S. households up to two $40
coupons to help with the cost of certified TV converter boxes. A
converter
box is a one-time purchase that will allow your analog TV to
continue to work.
According to Praise in the morning Host, Mike
Shelley, the coupon is in the form of a debit card which is valid for
90 days.
Can I still use my analog TV after Feb 17, 2009?
Yes,
IF you have Cable or Satellite TV service. You can still use analog
TV's to watch DVD or play Video Games as well. For more information go
to http://www.dtv.gov
If you
have any questions or comments, please feel free to email me at wraf.techspot@gmail.com
or write me here at the station.
Kevin Klump
C/O WRAF
P.O. Box 780
Toccoa Falls Ga. 30598 |
