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DIGITAL TELEVISIONThe digital conversion is comingYou've heard that television broadcasting is undergoing a dramatic change. Wyoming PBS and other broadcasters will turn off their analog transmission systems in February 17, 2009. Television stations are moving from a 50-year-old analog system to a digital system, the same technology at the heart of computers. Public Television and Wyoming PBS have undertaken an ambitious conversion to provide a more robust television service than anyone could have imagined years ago. How to Watch Digital TVWith a digital television receiver, you can choose from three digital channels, including programming in spectacular high definition. You can watch our new channels on your current TV with an optional DTV tuner. But if you combine a DTV receiver with a high definition monitor, you will see that Wyoming PBS has never looked so good! Frequently Asked Questions...More digital questions and answers at dtv.org or pbs.org For More Information...If you'd like to learn more about digital television, click on one of the links below: The FCC's Consumer Digital TV Site The best source for recent legislation changes. Digital TV Questions & Answers provides answers to your most frequently asked questions about Digital Television and what it will mean to you. Closed Captioning and Digital-to-Analog Converter Boxes for Viewing Free Over-the-Air Programming on Analog Televisions lets you know more about digital converter boxes, and the effects the digital translation will have on your closed-captioning options. Digital Television 101 a primer for those wanting to know more about what Digital Television and how it will affect their viewing experience. I, Cringley A crash course by one of PBS's commentators |
