The U.S. will be switching to all-digital TV transmissions in February, 2009. If you have cable or satellite, you won't have to worry about anything. However, if you receive any stations over the airwaves, your TV may not be able to handle the new [digital] transmissions. Converter boxes will go on sale soon for about $50 at most stores (Best Buy, Circuit City, Kmart, Target, Sam's Club, Sears, RadioShack, Wal-Mart etc.)
Starting this month, the Federal government is giving away free $40 coupons (while supplies last) to offset the cost of buying the converters. If you have an extra TV somewhere that is pulling a local station over the air, you should probably go to this site ( www.dtv2009.gov ) to apply for the coupon and save yourself some bucks.
Coupons are worth $40 each, to be used toward the purchase of up to two digital-to-analog converter boxes. You can also call a 24-hour hotline-- 1-888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009) as well. The Feds will provide you a list of eligible converters and participating retailers when coupons are mailed. Coupons expire 90 days after they are mailed, and only one coupon can be used to purchase each coupon-eligible converter box.
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