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Although full-power TV stations across the rest of the country will continue to broadcast in analog until February 2009, five local television stations in Wilmington – including WECT (NBC), WSFX-TV (FOX), WWAY (ABC), WILM-LP (CBS), and W51CW (Trinity Broadcasting) – switched from analog to digital at noon on September 8th, 2008. How will this affect you? |
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- What is the Digital Transition (DTV)?
Although full-power TV stations across the rest of the country will continue to broadcast in analog until February 2009, five local television stations in Wilmington – including WECT (NBC), WSFX-TV (FOX), WWAY (ABC), WILM-LP (CBS), and W51CW (Trinity Broadcasting) – switched from analog to digital at noon on September 8th, 2008. Digital broadcasting promises to provide a clearer picture and more programming options and will free up airwaves for use by emergency responders.
- When will the Digital Transition (DTV) happen?
The DTV transition took place for the channels noted above at noon on September 8th, 2008.
- Why is the Digital Transition (DTV) happening?
Broadcasters are transitioning to digital to provide important benefits to consumers. Because digital broadcasting is more efficient, broadcasters require less of the airwaves to provide a better television viewing experience. Once the DTV transition is completed, some television channels will be turned over to fire and police departments for emergency communication and others will be auctioned to companies to provide new wireless services.
- Will my television work after the Digital Transition (DTV) ?
If your TVs are connected to a pay service such as cable or satellite, they will continue to work, as will newer TV sets equipped with digital tuners. Analog television sets receiving free TV using rabbit ears or an antenna will not recieve signals from the channels noted above after noon on September 8th, 2008. Television viewers with these sets that are not connected to a pay TV service will need to take action before noon on September 8th, 2008, to ensure they can receive these channels.
- How do I know if my TV has a digital tuner?
Many TVs sold in the last few years include a digital tuner. To find out for sure, consult your TV owner's manual, look up your TV on the manufacturer's website or take the quiz at: http://www.dtvtransition.org.
- If I'm a Basic (analog) Cable customer, will I have to sign up for Digital Cable/HD programming?
No. Any Basic Cable setup will do. But now is a good time to consider upgrading to Digital Cable, where you'll get more channels, as well as On Demand Programming, a free upgrade to HD service, an interactive program guide and more.
- As a Time Warner Cable customer, will my channel lineups change?
In most cases, we do not expect that they will change as a result of the DTV transition. But we continually look for opportunities to add more programming and enhance our channel lineup.
- Will my Time Warner Cable DVR be impacted?
No. Your DVR will continue to work without interruption.
- Will Time Warner Cable prices go up?
There will be no price change directly related to this conversion.
- What is a TV digital-to-analog converter box?
A TV digital-to-analog converter box is a new product available in early 2008 for non-cable customers that plugs into your existing analog TV and, along with your antenna, will keep your analog set working after noon on September 8th, 2008. A TV digital-to-analog converter box is a one-time purchase and is expected to cost between $50 and $70. A TV connected to cable, satellite or other pay TV service does not require a TV digital-to-analog converter box.
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