[opendtv] Wilmington Broadcasters Will Provide Emergency Announcements
- From: "Manfredi, Albert E" <albert.e.manfredi@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:48:49 -0400
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-284633A1.pdf
NEWS Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, S.W.
Washington, D. C. 20554
This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the
full text of a Commission order constitutes official action.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 18, 2008
Wilmington Broadcasters Will Provide Emergency Announcements and
Informational Messages about the DTV Transition after September 8 on
Traditional Analog Channels
Washington, DC -Beginning at 12 noon on September 8, 2008, WWAY (ABC),
WSFX-TV (FOX), WECT (NBC), WILM-LP (CBS) and W51CW (Trinity
Broadcasting) will transmit their commercial programming only on digital
channels.
Viewers tuning to the stations' traditional analog channels following
September 8th will see graphics informing them of options for receiving
digital broadcast signals through the month of September. In the event
of an emergency, such as a hurricane, the stations may elect to provide
emergency information and announcements on their old analog channel. On
February 17, 2009, all full power stations must by law cease
transmitting any analog signal. Stations that are transitioning on
February 17, 2009 will not be able to retain analog signals for any
purpose, including emergency broadcasts. Wilmington stations and
viewers, however, will be able to receive emergency announcements, and
other informational messages about the DTV transition on traditional
analog channels. This is a benefit of their participation in the early
transition. The text of the informational message regarding the DTV
transition will be as follows:
"At 12 noon on September 8, 2008, commercial television stations in
Wilmington, North Carolina began to broadcast programming exclusively in
a digital format.
If you are viewing this message, this television set has not yet been
upgraded to digital.
To receive your television signals, upgrade to digital now with a
converter box, a new TV set with a digital (ATSC) tuner or by
subscribing to a pay service like cable or satellite.
For more information call: 1-877-DTV-0908 or TTY: 1-866-644-0908 or
visit www.DTVWilmington.com".
-FCC
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