[jsfg_cinti] House OKs 2009 DTV Transition Date

Dear JSFG Folks,

FYI!  Many folks have been wondering when their
regular TV sets will stop working.  Well, Congress has
now set the date as Feb. 18, 2009.  Of course this
doesn't effect cable TV or satellite TV subscribers.

Notice that people who don't have digital capable TV
will be able to get up to 2 coupons free from the
Federal government worth $40 each toward the purchase
of a set-top box that will enable their old analog TV
to receive the new digital signals.  Word is that you
will be able to get these coupons even if you are a
cable TV or satellite TV subscriber and don't need
them.

This transition will provide both technology and
employment opportunities.  I can think of several
possibilities off the top of my mind.  How about you?

Regards,
Lance Feldman
  
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http://www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?sssdmh=dm4.161336&articleID=175006462

House OKs 2009 DTV Transition Date
By George Leopold - EE Times
Dec 19, 2005 11:04 AM

WASHINGTON ? The House voted Sunday (Dec. 18) to
establish a 2009 deadline for ending U.S. analog
broadcasting and the start of all-digital TV services.

The Feb. 18, 2009, transition date was part of a
massive budget reconciliation bill approved over the
weekend in the House. The bill passed by a vote of
216-206.

The House bill authorizes the National
Telecommunications and Information Administration to
launch a "digital-to-analog converter box program" to
allow viewers without DTV receivers to continue
receiving broadcast signals. The bill allocates up to
$990 million for the program, which would allow U.S.
households to obtain up to two, $40 converter-box
coupons.
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